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Things we don\textquoterightt yet understand about solar driving of the radiation belts.
Author | Kessel, Mona; |
Keywords | Radiation belt; Van Allen Probes |
Abstract | This commentary explores how close we are to predicting the behavior of the radiations belts - the primary science objective of NASA\textquoterights Van Allen Probes mission. Starting with what we know or think we know about competing sources, enhancement, transport, and loss, I walk through recent papers that have improved our understanding and then focus on flux dropouts as one particular yardstick of success. I mention a new paradigm for electrons and the importance of reliably matching models and observations for different solar inputs. Although the case for prediction remains a work in progress, there are encouraging signs of progress. |
Year of Publication | 2016 |
Journal | Journal of Geophysical Research: Space Physics |
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Date Published | 05/2016 |
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URL | http://doi.wiley.com/10.1002/2016JA022472 |
DOI | 10.1002/2016JA022472 |