Title :
Modeling and Forecasting Aurora
Author :
Lummerzheim, Dirk
Author_Institution :
Univ. of Alaska Fairbanks, Fairbanks
Abstract :
Modeling the physical processes needed for forecasting space-weather events requires multiscale modeling. This article discusses several models researchers use to treat the various auroral processes that influence space weather.
Keywords :
aurora; geophysical techniques; geophysics; geophysics computing; weather forecasting; aurora forecasting; auroral process; multiscale aurora modeling; space weather event forecasting; Atmosphere; Electrons; Magnetic fields; Magnetosphere; Predictive models; Protons; Space technology; Sun; Weather forecasting; Wind; aurora; international polar year; multiscale modeling; space weather;
Journal_Title :
Computing in Science & Engineering
DOI :
10.1109/MCSE.2007.103
