http://arxiv.org/abs/2007.12352
Solar activities have significant impact on the member of the solar systems including earth. As earth is a planet with its own magnetic field, solar emissions with magnetic fields do interact with the earth’s own magnetic field to create geo-magnetic disturbances. Substorms are geo-magnetic disturbances of shorter duration (few hours or less) which are mainly concentrated in the auroral region and originates due to the ionospheric current injection at high latitudes. Supersubstorm are intense substorms as identified by peak activities in geo-magnetic indices. In this thesis, we have investigated the energy dynamics during the supersubstorm and analyzed the relation of the energy components with different geo-magnetic indices and interplanetary magnetic field (IMF) components. In particular, the solar wind energy levels and the energy coupled into the magnetosphere as captured by the Akasofu parameter are studied. A qualitative analysis of the computed energy and its relationship with different geo-magnetic indices is presented. Correlation and cross-correlation analysis have been used to get insights into the nature of the relationship between the energy components and indices. This for example uncovered the negative relationship between the solar wind energy and the Akasofu parameter. A summary analysis of the supersubstorm event in comparison with the quiet phases are made. This has led to insights for example showing the higher energy levels during supersubstorm and different energy ratios (Akasofu parameter divided by the solar wind energy) existing for different supersubstorm.
S. Wasti
Mon, 27 Jul 20
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Comments: 58 pages, 28 figures