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EAGER: Developing the Wave Distribution Function Method for RBSP Wave Data Analysis

US NSF grant open #nsf-2529754

Summary

Plasma waves are common in the space environment around Earth and influence the behavior of energetic particles that can affect satellites and other technologies. Current methods often assume that these waves travel in a single direction, but observations show that many waves move in multiple directions and arise from different physical processes. This work will develop new computational methods to determine the full range of directions in which plasma waves propagate. Improving these measurements will advance understanding of space weather and help improve models used to protect satellites, a

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