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Freeman, John W., Jr. Chen, Abel Jer-Jiunn 2016-04-22T21:59:44Z 2016-04-22T21:59:44Z 1968 Chen, Abel Jer-Jiunn. "Plasma flow in the magnetosphere under the influence of large scale electric field." (1968) Master’s Thesis, Rice University. <a href="https://hdl.handle.net/1911/90100">https://hdl.handle.net/1911/90100</a>. https://hdl.handle.net/1911/90100 RICE1136 Thesis SP.SCI. 1968 Chen The plasma flow is obtained by setting up a mathematical model, using the most appropriate geomagnetic field model and adopting the idea of equivalent potential in the magnetosphere The field model consists of four components: 1) Dipole main field; 2) Dayside magnetosphere boundary current; 3) Quiet day ring current; and 4) Infinite neutral current sheet suggested by Mead. The driving mechanisms are due to co-rotation with the Earth, the gradient drift, and gross electric field drift. The drift paths for thermal plasma and higher energy particles are presented. Some geophysical phenomena associated with the flow pattern, such as the development of asymmetric ring current, the formation of plasmapause and its characteristics, are discussed. 46 pp reformatted digital eng Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise indicated. Permission to reuse, publish, or reproduce the work beyond the bounds of fair use or other exemptions to copyright law must be obtained from the copyright holder. Plasma flow in the magnetosphere under the influence of large scale electric field Thesis Text Space Science Natural Sciences Rice University Masters Master of Science open.access