Particle dynamics in the Earth's radiation belts: Review of current research and open questions

JF Ripoll, SG Claudepierre… - Journal of …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
The past decade transformed our observational understanding of energetic particle
processes in near‐Earth space. An unprecedented suite of observational systems was in …

[HTML][HTML] The relativistic electron-proton telescope (REPT) investigation: Design, operational properties, and science highlights

DN Baker, SG Kanekal, V Hoxie, X Li, AN Jaynes… - Space science …, 2021 - Springer
Abstract The Relativistic Electron-Proton Telescope (REPT) instruments were designed to
measure∼ 2 to> 18 MeV electrons and∼ 18 to> 115 MeV protons as part of the science …

Electron densities inferred from plasma wave spectra obtained by the Waves instrument on Van Allen Probes

WS Kurth, S De Pascuale, JB Faden… - Journal of …, 2015 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract The twin Van Allen Probe spacecraft, launched in August 2012, carry identical
scientific payloads. The Electric and Magnetic Field Instrument Suite and Integrated Science …

Wave-induced loss of ultra-relativistic electrons in the Van Allen radiation belts

YY Shprits, AY Drozdov, M Spasojevic… - Nature …, 2016 - nature.com
The dipole configuration of the Earth's magnetic field allows for the trapping of highly
energetic particles, which form the radiation belts. Although significant advances have been …

Characteristics of electron microburst precipitation based on high‐resolution ELFIN measurements

XJ Zhang, V Angelopoulos, D Mourenas… - Journal of …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
We present statistical characteristics of electron microburst precipitation using high time‐
resolution measurements from the low‐altitude Electron Losses and Fields InvestigatioN …

Relativistic electron precipitation by EMIC waves: Importance of nonlinear resonant effects

VS Grach, AV Artemyev, AG Demekhov… - Geophysical …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Relativistic electron losses in Earth's radiation belts are usually attributed to electron
resonant scattering by electromagnetic waves. One of the most important wave modes for …

Observations of coincident EMIC wave activity and duskside energetic electron precipitation on 18–19 January 2013

LW Blum, A Halford, R Millan… - Geophysical …, 2015 - Wiley Online Library
Electromagnetic ion cyclotron (EMIC) waves have been suggested to be a cause of radiation
belt electron loss to the atmosphere. Here simultaneous, magnetically conjugate …

Temporal scales of electron precipitation driven by whistler‐mode waves

XJ Zhang, V Angelopoulos, A Artemyev… - Journal of …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Electron resonant scattering by whistler‐mode waves is one of the most important
mechanisms responsible for electron precipitation to the Earth's atmosphere. The temporal …

Prompt acceleration of magnetospheric electrons to ultrarelativistic energies by the 17 March 2015 interplanetary shock

SG Kanekal, DN Baker, JF Fennell… - Journal of …, 2016 - Wiley Online Library
Trapped electrons in Earth's outer Van Allen radiation belt are influenced profoundly by
solar phenomena such as high‐speed solar wind streams, coronal mass ejections (CME) …

Is the Dst Index Sufficient to Define All Geospace Storms?

JE Borovsky, YY Shprits - Journal of Geophysical Research …, 2017 - Wiley Online Library
The purpose of this commentary is (1) to raise awareness about some shortcomings of the
use of the Dst index to identify storms, to gauge storm intensity, and to represent storm time …