Empirical modeling of the ring current

Abstract
By using theoretical models of plasma dynamics, it is possible to reconstruct the evolution of many magnetospheric processes; nevertheless, these models need the support of both electric and magnetic field models, and they can simulate known processes only. Conversely, the empirical models are mainly based on statistical analysis; hence, they start from observations, not from processes. Statistical analyses and the derived empirical models are important complements to theoretical models and simulations since the former represent the actual conditions.
Journal
Acta Geophysica
Volume
57
Number of Pages
171-184
DOI
10.2478/s11600-008-0063-5
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