Cosgrove-PF

Version: 2.0

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 on magnetic coordinates.

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Inputs

Solar wind Density (N in cm^-3), velocity V (in km/s), magnetic field Bx, By, Bz (in nT), Altitude (optional).

Outputs

Pattern of Poynting Flux distribution in auroral zone (> 50 degrees magnetic latitude), separate patterns for northern and southern hemisphere.

Change Log

The updated model accounts for asymmetries between the northern and southern hemisphere and thus outputs different patterns for each hemisphere.

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

Code

Code Languages: Matlab, IDL

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.