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During the 2008 Summer GEM workshop in Zermatt Utah, a number of sessions on the physical processes in the cusp will be held. The main objective of these sessions is to utilize observations, modeling, and theory of the cusp and its role in particle acceleration and plasma transport to assess the current status of the field and forge collaborative efforts towards addressing outstanding issues in the future. Based on the topics in earlier years and the discussions during the mini-workshop held during the 2007 Fall AGU, we plan to focus on the following topics: | During the 2008 Summer GEM workshop in Zermatt Utah, a number of sessions on the physical processes in the cusp will be held. The main objective of these sessions is to utilize observations, modeling, and theory of the cusp and its role in particle acceleration and plasma transport to assess the current status of the field and forge collaborative efforts towards addressing outstanding issues in the future. Based on the topics in earlier years and the discussions during the mini-workshop held during the 2007 Fall AGU, we plan to focus on the following topics: | ||
| − | + | # Plasma transport into the cusp. | |
| − | + | # Energization of ions in diamagnetic cavities. | |
| − | + | # Origin of waves observed in the cusp and their role in particle scattering and acceleration. | |
| − | + | # Interaction of FTE's with the cusp. | |
| − | + | # The source region of energetic ions and electrons observed in the cusp. | |
| − | + | # Ionospheric signatures of such processes such as Poleward Moving Auroral Forms | |
It is the ultimate goal of the workshop to enhance our understanding of the cusp physics, its coupling to other parts of the system such as the bow shock, magnetopause and the ionosphere and the important role it plays in dayside transport and energization. Observational and theoretical contributions to this session are hereby solicited. | It is the ultimate goal of the workshop to enhance our understanding of the cusp physics, its coupling to other parts of the system such as the bow shock, magnetopause and the ionosphere and the important role it plays in dayside transport and energization. Observational and theoretical contributions to this session are hereby solicited. | ||
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During the 2008 Summer GEM workshop in Zermatt Utah, one or more sessions on the bow shock and its magnetospheric impacts will be held. The main objective of the session is to utilize observations, modeling, and theory of the bow shock and related processes in the foreshock and the magnetosheath to assess the current status of the field and forge collaborative efforts towards addressing outstanding issues in the future. Based on the discussions during the mini-workshop held before the 2007 Fall AGU, we plan to focus on the following topics: | During the 2008 Summer GEM workshop in Zermatt Utah, one or more sessions on the bow shock and its magnetospheric impacts will be held. The main objective of the session is to utilize observations, modeling, and theory of the bow shock and related processes in the foreshock and the magnetosheath to assess the current status of the field and forge collaborative efforts towards addressing outstanding issues in the future. Based on the discussions during the mini-workshop held before the 2007 Fall AGU, we plan to focus on the following topics: | ||
| − | + | # Morphology of the ion foreshock as a function of IMF orientation | |
| − | + | # Upstream waves and their role in preconditioning of the solar wind | |
| − | + | # Upstream structures such a foreshock cavities and density holes | |
| − | + | # Interaction of solar wind discontinuities (and CME/CIR) with the bow shock and the resulting phenomena such as hot flow anomalies (HFAs) or magnetic reconnection in the sheath | |
| − | + | # Shock structure, dissipation processes and implications for waves in the magnetosheath | |
| − | + | # Magnetosheath turbulence and impacts on the magnetopause | |
Those interested in these topics are invited to attend and contribute through showing a few slides and/or participation in the discussions. Information regarding hotel reservations and travel arrangements are posted on the GEM website (http://www.cpe.vt.edu/gem/). Those wishing to give a presentation or with questions regarding the workshop should contact the conveners omidi@solanasci.com, harald.kucharek@unh.edu, eastwood@ssl.berkeley.edu . | Those interested in these topics are invited to attend and contribute through showing a few slides and/or participation in the discussions. Information regarding hotel reservations and travel arrangements are posted on the GEM website (http://www.cpe.vt.edu/gem/). Those wishing to give a presentation or with questions regarding the workshop should contact the conveners omidi@solanasci.com, harald.kucharek@unh.edu, eastwood@ssl.berkeley.edu . | ||
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| + | == New GEM Focus Group "Modes of Solar Wind-Magnetosphere Energy Transfer" == | ||
| + | From: Larry Kepko <larry.kepko@unh.edu> and Bob McPherron <rmcpherron@igpp.ucla.edu> | ||
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| + | The 2008 GEM workshop will herald a new Tail Focus Group, "Modes of solar wind-magnetosphere energy transfer." This focus group seeks to improve our knowledge of the physical mechanisms that provide for different dynamical modes of response of the magnetotail to the solar wind. The Focus Group proposal is available at | ||
| + | |||
| + | http://www.spaceplasma.unh.edu/~jraeder/GEM/uploads/Main/GEM-FGProposal-2007-McPherron-response.pdf | ||
| + | |||
| + | At the upcoming workshop we will discuss: | ||
| + | * Steady magnetospheric convection | ||
| + | * Sawtooth events | ||
| + | * Poleward Boundary Intensifications | ||
| + | * Pseudo breakups | ||
| + | |||
| + | The discussion of each topic will start with a short invited talk designed to lay the groundwork for discussion. Each invited speaker will describe: | ||
| + | |||
| + | * The particular state of solar wind conditions associated with the response mode | ||
| + | * The internal state of the magnetosphere during the response mode | ||
| + | * What causes the transition into or out of a mode | ||
| + | |||
| + | Anyone interested in participating in the discussion are encouraged to email Larry Kepko (larry.kepko@unh.edu) or Bob McPherron (rmcpherron@igpp.ucla.edu). | ||
Revision as of 22:47, 22 May 2008
2008 GEM Summer Workshop
GEM will be holding its annual summer workshop June 22-27, 2008 at the Zermatt Resort and Spa in Midway, Utah. More information will be available soon.
Web sites:
Call for Presentations
Physical Processes in the Cusps: Plasma Transport and Energization
Conveners: K.J. Trattner <karlheinz.j.trattner.dr@lmco.com>, N. Omidi and D. Sibeck
During the 2008 Summer GEM workshop in Zermatt Utah, a number of sessions on the physical processes in the cusp will be held. The main objective of these sessions is to utilize observations, modeling, and theory of the cusp and its role in particle acceleration and plasma transport to assess the current status of the field and forge collaborative efforts towards addressing outstanding issues in the future. Based on the topics in earlier years and the discussions during the mini-workshop held during the 2007 Fall AGU, we plan to focus on the following topics:
- Plasma transport into the cusp.
- Energization of ions in diamagnetic cavities.
- Origin of waves observed in the cusp and their role in particle scattering and acceleration.
- Interaction of FTE's with the cusp.
- The source region of energetic ions and electrons observed in the cusp.
- Ionospheric signatures of such processes such as Poleward Moving Auroral Forms
It is the ultimate goal of the workshop to enhance our understanding of the cusp physics, its coupling to other parts of the system such as the bow shock, magnetopause and the ionosphere and the important role it plays in dayside transport and energization. Observational and theoretical contributions to this session are hereby solicited.
Those interested in these topics are invited to attend and contribute through showing a few slides and/or participation in the discussions. Information regarding hotel reservations and travel arrangements will be posted on the GEM website (http://www.cpe.vt.edu/gem) in the near future. Those wishing to give a presentation or with questions regarding the workshop should contact the conveners trattner@mail.spasci.com, omidi@solanasci.com or david.g.sibeck@nasa.gov.
Bow Shock Phenomena and their Magnetospheric Impacts
Conveners: N. Omidi <omidi@solanasci.com>, H. Kucharek <harald.kucharek@unh.edu>, and J. Eastwood <eastwood@ssl.berkeley.edu>
During the 2008 Summer GEM workshop in Zermatt Utah, one or more sessions on the bow shock and its magnetospheric impacts will be held. The main objective of the session is to utilize observations, modeling, and theory of the bow shock and related processes in the foreshock and the magnetosheath to assess the current status of the field and forge collaborative efforts towards addressing outstanding issues in the future. Based on the discussions during the mini-workshop held before the 2007 Fall AGU, we plan to focus on the following topics:
- Morphology of the ion foreshock as a function of IMF orientation
- Upstream waves and their role in preconditioning of the solar wind
- Upstream structures such a foreshock cavities and density holes
- Interaction of solar wind discontinuities (and CME/CIR) with the bow shock and the resulting phenomena such as hot flow anomalies (HFAs) or magnetic reconnection in the sheath
- Shock structure, dissipation processes and implications for waves in the magnetosheath
- Magnetosheath turbulence and impacts on the magnetopause
Those interested in these topics are invited to attend and contribute through showing a few slides and/or participation in the discussions. Information regarding hotel reservations and travel arrangements are posted on the GEM website (http://www.cpe.vt.edu/gem/). Those wishing to give a presentation or with questions regarding the workshop should contact the conveners omidi@solanasci.com, harald.kucharek@unh.edu, eastwood@ssl.berkeley.edu .
New GEM Focus Group "Modes of Solar Wind-Magnetosphere Energy Transfer"
From: Larry Kepko <larry.kepko@unh.edu> and Bob McPherron <rmcpherron@igpp.ucla.edu>
The 2008 GEM workshop will herald a new Tail Focus Group, "Modes of solar wind-magnetosphere energy transfer." This focus group seeks to improve our knowledge of the physical mechanisms that provide for different dynamical modes of response of the magnetotail to the solar wind. The Focus Group proposal is available at
http://www.spaceplasma.unh.edu/~jraeder/GEM/uploads/Main/GEM-FGProposal-2007-McPherron-response.pdf
At the upcoming workshop we will discuss:
- Steady magnetospheric convection
- Sawtooth events
- Poleward Boundary Intensifications
- Pseudo breakups
The discussion of each topic will start with a short invited talk designed to lay the groundwork for discussion. Each invited speaker will describe:
- The particular state of solar wind conditions associated with the response mode
- The internal state of the magnetosphere during the response mode
- What causes the transition into or out of a mode
Anyone interested in participating in the discussion are encouraged to email Larry Kepko (larry.kepko@unh.edu) or Bob McPherron (rmcpherron@igpp.ucla.edu).
