Automatic Detection and Classification of Boundary Crossings in Spacecraft in situ Data

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hannah Ruedisser ◽  
Andreas Windisch ◽  
Ute V. Amerstorfer ◽  
David Píša ◽  
Jan Soucek
Keyword(s):  
Solar Wind ◽  
Solar Wind Plasma ◽  
Interplanetary Shocks ◽  
Boundary Crossings ◽  
In Situ Data ◽  
Planetary Missions ◽  
High Frequency Waves ◽  
Magnetospheric Boundaries

<p>Planetary magnetospheres create multiple sharp boundaries, such as the bow shock, where the solar wind plasma is decelerated and compressed, or the magnetopause, a transition between solar wind field and planetary field.<br />We attempt to use convolutional neural networks (CNNs) to identify magnetospheric boundaries, i.e.  planetary and interplanetary shocks crossings and magnetopause crossings in spacecraft in situ data. The boundaries are identified by a discontinuity in a magnetic field, plasma density, and in the spectrum of high-frequency waves. These measurements are available on many planetary missions. Data from Earth's missions Cluster and THEMIS are used for CNN training. We ultimately strive for successful classification of boundaries (shock, magnetopause, inbound, outbound) and the correct handling of multiple crossings.</p>

scholarly journals In situ local shock speed and transit shock speed

1998 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. 370-375 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Watari ◽  
T. Detman
Keyword(s):  
Solar Wind ◽  
Solar Wind Plasma ◽  
Interplanetary Shock ◽  
Propagation Model ◽  
Interplanetary Shocks ◽  
Shock Speed ◽  
Interplanetary Physics ◽  
Speed Solar Wind ◽  
Transit Speed

Abstract. A useful index for estimating the transit speeds was derived by analyzing interplanetary shock observations. This index is the ratio of the in situ local shock speed and the transit speed; it is 0.6–0.9 for most observed shocks. The local shock speed and the transit speed calculated for the results of the magnetohydrodynamic simulation show good agreement with the observations. The relation expressed by the index is well explained by a simplified propagation model assuming a blast wave. For several shocks the ratio is approximately 1.2, implying that these shocks accelerated during propagation in slow-speed solar wind. This ratio is similar to that for the background solar wind acceleration.Keywords. Interplanetary physics (Flare and stream dynamics; Interplanetary shocks; Solar wind plasma)

Comparison of Heliospheric In Situ Data with the Quasi‐steady Solar Wind Models

2008 ◽  
Vol 674 (2) ◽  
pp. 1158-1166 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. T. Lepri ◽  
S. K. Antiochos ◽  
P. Riley ◽  
L. Zhao ◽  
T. H. Zurbuchen
Keyword(s):  
Solar Wind ◽  
In Situ Data

scholarly journals Asymmetric multifractal model for solar wind intermittent turbulence

2008 ◽  
Vol 15 (4) ◽  
pp. 615-620 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Szczepaniak ◽  
W. M. Macek
Keyword(s):  
Solar Wind ◽  
Solar Maximum ◽  
Solar Wind Plasma ◽  
Intermittent Turbulence ◽  
Proposed Model ◽  
Scaling Parameters ◽  
Generalized Dimensions ◽  
Multifractal Nature ◽  
Turbulent Cascade

Abstract. We consider nonuniform energy transfer rate for solar wind turbulence depending on the solar cycle activity. To achieve this purpose we determine the generalized dimensions and singularity spectra for the experimental data of the solar wind measured in situ by Advanced Composition Explorer spacecraft during solar maximum (2001) and minimum (2006) at 1 AU. By determining the asymmetric singularity spectra we confirm the multifractal nature of different states of the solar wind. Moreover, for explanation of this asymmetry we propose a generalization of the usual so-called p-model, which involves eddies of different sizes for the turbulent cascade. Naturally, this generalization takes into account two different scaling parameters for sizes of eddies and one probability measure parameter, describing how the energy is transferred to smaller eddies. We show that the proposed model properly describes multifractality of the solar wind plasma.

Statistical relations between in-situ measured Bz component and thermospheric density variations

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sofia Kroisz ◽  
Lukas Drescher ◽  
Manuela Temmer ◽  
Sandro Krauss ◽  
Barbara Süsser-Rechberger ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Field ◽  
Solar Wind ◽  
Field Measurements ◽  
Satellite Orbit ◽  
Solar Wind Plasma ◽  
Statistical Investigation ◽  
Neutral Density ◽  
Special Focus ◽  
Short Term

<p>Through advanced statistical investigation and evaluation of solar wind plasma and magnetic field data, we investigate the statistical relation between the magnetic field B<sub>z</sub> component, measured at L1, and Earth’s thermospheric neutral density. We will present preliminary results of the time series analyzes using in-situ plasma and magnetic field measurements from different spacecraft in near Earth space (e.g., ACE, Wind, DSCOVR) and relate those to derived thermospheric densities from various satellites (e.g., GRACE, CHAMP). The long and short term variations and dependencies in the solar wind data are related to variations in the neutral density of the thermosphere and geomagnetic indices. Special focus is put on the specific signatures that stem from coronal mass ejections and stream or corotating interaction regions.  The results are used to develop a novel short-term forecasting model called SODA (Satellite Orbit DecAy). This is a joint study between TU Graz and University of Graz funded by the FFG Austria (project “SWEETS”).</p>

Solar Wind Interaction With Jupiter's Magnetosphere: A Statistical Study of Galileo In Situ Data and Modeled Upstream Solar Wind Conditions

2019 ◽  
Vol 124 (12) ◽  
pp. 10170-10199 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marissa F. Vogt ◽  
Szilard Gyalay ◽  
Elena A. Kronberg ◽  
Emma J. Bunce ◽  
William S. Kurth ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Solar Wind ◽  
Statistical Study ◽  
Solar Wind Interaction ◽  
In Situ Data ◽  
Upstream Solar Wind

Forecasting the Dst index from L5 in-situ data using PREDSTORM: accuracy and applicability

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rachel Bailey ◽  
Christian Moestl ◽  
Martin Reiss ◽  
Andreas Weiss ◽  
Ute Amerstorfer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Solar Wind ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Dst Index ◽  
Wind Speeds ◽  
In Situ Data ◽  
L1 Data ◽  
Earth Environment ◽  
Speed Solar Wind ◽  
Using Data

<p>STEREO-B and STEREO-A are both important proxies for potential solar wind monitors at the Sun-Earth L5 point. In this study, measurements from STEREO-B are used to determine how well the Dst index in particular can be predicted using data measured near the L5 point. This is useful for determining the geoeffectivity of storms resulting from high-speed solar wind streams. Observed solar wind speeds are first mapped to the near-Earth environment as if they had been measured at L1, and the Dst is predicted from the data using a solar wind-to-Dst model. We find that Dst predicted from L5 data performs better than a recurrence model assuming the solar wind conditions repeat every 27 days, although not as well as when predicted from L1 data. The newly developed approach is currently implemented in the PREDSTORM software package to provide a real-time Dst forecast using STEREO-A data.</p>

scholarly journals The RPW Low Frequency Receiver (LFR) on Solar Orbiter: in-situ LF electric and magnetic field measurements of the solar wind expansion

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas Chust ◽  
Olivier Le Contel ◽  
Matthieu Berthomier ◽  
Alessandro Retinò ◽  
Fouad Sahraoui ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Solar Wind ◽  
Low Frequency ◽  
Field Measurements ◽  
Solar Wind Plasma ◽  
Wind Condition ◽  
The Sun ◽  
Nasa Mission ◽  
Magnetic Field Measurements ◽  
Electric And Magnetic Field

<p>Solar Orbiter (SO) is an ESA/NASA mission for exploring the Sun-Heliosphere connection which has been launched in February 2020. The Low Frequency Receiver (LFR) is one of the main subsystems of the Radio and Plasma Wave (RPW) experiment on SO. It is designed for characterizing the low frequency (~0.1Hz–10kHz) electromagnetic fields & waves which develop, propagate, interact, and dissipate in the solar wind plasma. In correlation with particle observations it will help to understand the heating and acceleration processes at work during its expansion. We will present the first LFR data gathered during the Near Earth Commissioning Phase, and will compare them with MMS data recorded in similar solar wind condition.</p>

Interplanetary shocks at 5 AU and their effects on Jupiter's decametric radio emissions

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ezequiel Echer
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Field ◽  
Field Data ◽  
Heliocentric Distance ◽  
Solar Wind Plasma ◽  
Interplanetary Shock ◽  
Interplanetary Shocks ◽  
Magnetic Field Data ◽  
Radio Emissions ◽  
Abrupt Changes

<p>Interplanetary shocks cause large and abrupt changes in solar wind plasma and magnetic field parameters. Shock occurrence and strength are dependent on the heliocentric distance. Further, shocks have important effects on planetary magnetospheres, such as causing large magnetospheric compressions or expansions, and triggering auroral activity emissions. In this work recent results regarding interplanetary shock parameters determined from analysis of in-situ spacecraft plasma and magnetic field data measured near Jupiter’s orbit are presented. The distribution of parameters for both fast forward and fast reverse shocks is analysed and compared with interplanetary shocks detected at other heliocentric distances, Further, an analysis of  interplanetary shock effects on Jupiter decametric auroral radio emissions independent of Io (non-Io DAM) is presented. </p>

scholarly journals Influence of the CME orientation on the ICME propagation

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karmen Martinić ◽  
Mateja Dumbović ◽  
Bojan Vršnak
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Field ◽  
Solar Wind ◽  
Weather Forecasting ◽  
Flux Rope ◽  
Meridional Plane ◽  
Space Weather Forecasting ◽  
In Situ Data ◽  
Time Period ◽  
Ambient Solar Wind

<p>Beyond certain distance the ICME propagation becomes mostly governed by the interaction of the ICME and the ambient solar wind. Configuration of the interplanetary magnetic field and features of the related ambient solar wind in the ecliptic and meridional plane are different. Therefore, one can expect that the inclination of the CME flux rope axis i.e. tilt, influences the propagation of the ICME itself. In order to study the relation between the tilt parameter and the ICME propagation we investigated isolated Earth-impacting CME-ICME evets in the time period from 2006. to 2014. We determined the CME tilt in the “near-Sun” environment from the 3D reconstruction of the CME, obtained by the Graduated Cylindrical Shell model using coronagraphic images provided by the STEREO and SOHO missions. We determined the tilt of the ICME in the “near-Earth” environment using in-situ data. We constrained our study to CME-ICME events that show no evidence of rotation while propagating, i.e. have a similar tilt in the “near-Sun” and “near-Earth” environment. We present preliminary results of our study and discuss their implications for space-weather forecasting using the drag-based(ensemble) [DB(E)M] model of heliospheric propagation.</p>

The effect of stream interaction regions on CME structures: observations in longitudinal conjunction at Mercury and 1 AU

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Camilla Scolini ◽  
Reka M. Winslow ◽  
Noé Lugaz ◽  
Antoinette B. Galvin
Keyword(s):  
Solar Wind ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Flux Rope ◽  
Solar Wind Plasma ◽  
In Situ Data ◽  
Earth Environment ◽  
Size Evolution ◽  
Interaction Regions ◽  
Plasma Measurements ◽  
Inner Heliosphere

<p>We present a study of two CMEs observed at Mercury and 1 AU by spacecraft in longitudinal conjunction. Of the two CMEs, one propagated relatively self-similarly, while the other one underwent significant changes in its properties, making them excellent case studies to investigate the following question: what causes the drastic alterations observed in some CMEs during propagation, while other CMEs remain relatively unchanged? Answering this question will also help us better understand the potential impact of CMEs on the near-Earth environment. </p><p>In this work we focus on the presence or absence of large-scale corotating structures in the propagation space between Mercury and 1 AU, that have been shown in the past to influence  the orientation  of  CME  magnetic  structures  and  the  properties  of  CME  sheaths. At both locations, we determine the CME flux rope orientation and characteristics using different fitting and classification methods. Our analysis is complemented by solar wind plasma measurements near 1 AU, by estimates of the size evolution of the sheaths and magnetic ejecta with heliocentric distance, and by the identification of solar wind structures in the CME propagation space based on in situ data, remote-sensing observations, and numerical simulations of the solar wind conditions in the inner heliosphere.</p><p>Results indicate that the changes observed in one CME were likely caused by a stream interaction region, while the CME exhibiting little change did not interact with any large-scale structure between Mercury and 1 AU. This work provides end-member examples of CME propagation in the inner heliosphere, exemplifying how interactions  with  corotating  structures  in  the  solar  wind  can  induce  essential  changes  in  CME structures. Our findings provide new fundamental insights on the propagation and evolution of CMEs, and can help lay the foundation for improved predictions of CME properties at 1 AU.</p>

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