Auroral Dynamics and Space Weather [Hardcover]

The aurora is the most visible manifestation of the connection of the Earth to the space environment and has inspired awe, curiosity, and scientific inquiry for centuries.  Recent advances in observing techniques and modeling and theoretical work have revealed new auroral phenomena, provided a better understanding of auroral dynamics, and have led to an enhanced capability for auroral forecasts.

This monograph features discussions of:                                       

• New auroral phenomena due to the ring current ion and polar rain electron precipitation
• Various auroral forms and hemispheric asymmetry
• Auroral model development and MHD simulations
• Application of the auroral observations for radio absorption and scintillation
• Aurora nowcast and forecast for space weather operations 

Auroral Dynamics and Space Weather is a valuable contribution for scientists, researchers, space weather operators, and students of Earth's space environment.

Contributors vii

Preface xi

Part I: Aurora Types and Dynamics 1

1 Investigations of the Many Distinct Types of Auroras
Christopher A Colpitts 3

2 Quasiperiodic Aurora: Outstanding Problems and Recent Results
Eric J Lund 19

3 Inverted?]V Auroral Arcs and Alfvén Waves
Christopher C Chaston 29

4 Auroral Arcs and Ion Outflow
Romain Maggiolo 39

5 Isolatel³J