Cosgrove-PF

Version: 1.0

Statistical model returning Poynting Flux (in W/m^2) energy flux into the ionosphere. The model was compiled using FAST satellite observations that are binned and mapped into the ionosphere altitude range (~ 1210 km) on magnetic coordinates.

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Inputs

Solar wind Density (N in cm^-3), velocity V (in km/s), magnetic field By, Bz (in nT), AL index (auroral magnetic perturbation).

Outputs

Pattern of Poynting Flux distribution in auroral zone (> 50 degrees magnetic latitude), averaged over both hemispheres.

Domains

High Latitude Ionosphere / Auroral Region

Phenomena

Energy Flow into Ionosphere

Publications

Russell B. Cosgrove et al., "Empirical model of Poynting flux derived from FAST data and a cusp signature", JGR 119 (1), 411-430, (2014), DOI: 10.1002/2013JA019105

Contacts

Russell Cosgrove, SRI International (Model Developer)
Lutz Rastaetter, NASA GSFC CCMC (CCMC Model Host)

Publication Policy

In addition to any model-specific policy, please refer to the General Publication Policy.