The nonlinear response of the polar cap potential under southward IMF: A statistical view

Journal of Geophysical Research: Space Physics

Volumn 116, Issue 12, 2011, Pages

  Wilder, F D ^a,b   Clauer, C R ^b   Baker, J B H ^b   Cousins, E P ^c   Hairston, M R ^d  

^a Atmospheric and Space Technology Research Associates   (United States)

^b Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University   (United States)

^c DARTMOUTH COLLEGE   (United States)

^d UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT DALLAS   (United States)

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EID: 84855288582     PISSN: None     EISSN: 21699402     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1029/2011JA016924     Document Type: Review

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