IMP 8 LANL: 12-Second Magnetotail Plasma and Alpha Particle Data
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Description
IMP 8 satellite data from NASA provides 12-second resolution plasma parameters from the magnetotail. The dataset includes proton density, flow speed, temperature, and azimuthal direction, as well as alpha particle abundance, temperature ratios, and relative flow parameters. It was last updated on March 13, 2026.
Use Cases
Modeling magnetotail dynamics based on proton density and flow speed.
Studying solar wind composition based on alpha-to-proton abundance and temperature ratios.
Analyzing plasma anisotropy based on provided alpha temperature anisotropy and pressure tensor symmetry axis angles.
Strengths
Includes multiple plasma parameters (proton and alpha particle) for detailed analysis.