Global‐MHD Simulations Using MagPIE: Impact of Flux Transfer Events on the Ionosphere
Arghyadeep Paul,
Antoine Strugarek,
Bhargav Vaidya
Abstract:This study presents a recently developed two‐way coupled magnetosphere‐ionosphere model named “MagPIE” that enables the investigation of the impact of flux transfer events (FTEs) on the ionosphere. Our findings highlight the prominent role of cusp‐FTE reconnection in influencing the ionosphere. The typical morphology of an FTE signal, represented by field‐aligned currents (FACs) on the ionosphere, is shown to exhibit a distinct pattern characterized by an “I”‐shaped patch surrounded by a “U”‐shaped patch. Furt… Show more
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