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Statistical studies of fast and slow Z-mode plasma waves in and beyond the equatorial plasmasphere based on long-term Akebono observations
Earth, Planets and Space volume 58, pages343–346(2006)
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In order to investigate spatial and temporal variations of fast and slow Z-mode waves frequently observed in the equatorial plasmasphere, statistical studies have been performed by using plasma wave observation data obtained by the Akebono satellite within a period from 1989 to 1995. It has been clarified that fast and slow Z-mode waves are intensified within ±5° of geomagnetic latitudes in an altitude range from 6000 km to the apogee (10500 km) of the satellite without obvious local time dependence. Long-term averaged intensity of fast Z-mode waves has almost the same orders of magnitude as that of slow Z-mode waves. These results indicate that significant part of fast Z-mode waves are not produced by the linear mode conversion process from slow Z-mode waves, but excited by more direct process. Furthermore, the region of intensified fast and slow Z-mode waves has been spread in a wider geomagnetic latitude range of ±10° during geomagnetic storms. These evidences suggest that one of the possible free energy sources is ring current particles injected into the equatorial region of the plasmasphere during geomagnetic storms.
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Nishimura, Y., Ono, T., Iizima, M. et al. Statistical studies of fast and slow Z-mode plasma waves in and beyond the equatorial plasmasphere based on long-term Akebono observations. Earth Planet Sp 58, 343–346 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1186/BF03351930
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Key words
- UHR
- fast Z-mode
- slow Z-mode
- magnetic equator
- plasmasphere
- magnetosphere
