Speaker
Mr
Makhosonke Dubazane
(SANSA Space Science)
Description
E x B drift influences plasma distribution and dynamics; hence it has a significant impact on space weather. We are presenting the model of E x B drift developed from magnetic field measurements of a pair of magnetometers at dip equator (geomagnetic latitude: 0.17°N, geographic longitude: 38.77°E) and off- magnetic equator (geomagnetic latitude: 6.0°N, geographic longitude: 39.46°E) within the African sector. The model has been transferred to different equatorial longitude sector. Statistically, the correlation coefficient over 5.77°W longitude sector is 0.663 compared to 0.794 for the 38.77°E longitude sector. Quiet times (Kp≤3) results generated by the model will also be discussed and compared with ionosonde derived E x B drift.
Level for award<br> (Hons, MSc, <br> PhD, N/A)?
PhD
Main supervisor (name and email)<br>and his / her institution
John Bosco Habarulema,jhabarulema@sansa.org.za, South African National Space Agency
Apply to be<br> considered for a student <br> award (Yes / No)?
Yes
Would you like to <br> submit a short paper <br> for the Conference <br> Proceedings (Yes / No)?
No
Primary author
Mr
Makhosonke Dubazane
(SANSA Space Science)
Co-author
Dr
John Bosco Habarulema
(South African National Space Agency)
