Approximate equilibrium solutions for the two‐dimensional magnetohydrodynamic equilibrium equations with flow along magnetic field lines applied to modeling the Earth's magnetic tail are constructed. An alternative version of the condition for whether a given magnetospheric configuration is open or closed is presented. Also developed are examples of open and closed magnetospheric configurations with flow occurring in a layer modeling the plasma sheet boundary layer. Examples of finite‐size compressible plasmoids traveling in the magnetotail are presented. The relation between the profile of the total pressure (thermal plus magnetic) and the shape of the plasmoid is also discussed.
No takes yet. Share an insight, caveat, or question.
Young et al. (1992) studied this question.
Synapse has enriched 5 closely related papers on similar clinical questions. Consider them for comparative context: