Tsyganenko96 model magnetic field

• A data-based Tsyganenko96 model computes the geomagnetospheric magnetic field with an explicitly defined realistic magnetopause, large-scale Region 1 and 2 Birkeland current systems, and the IMF penetration across the boundary. The model uses the following inputs :
  • solar wind ram pressure
  • IMF Z-component
  • Dst index
• When a parameter 'T96 model field along a spacecraft orbit' is calculated, the input data above are fetched in the AMDA database and averaged on 60 min (fixed interval) before computation. The original ephemeris time resolution is finally used for the resolution of the computed magnetic field.
• Model magnetic field can be calculated along a number of spacecraft orbits : select the desired one from the arguments list. Note that you may also select different source for input conditions: OMNI or AMDA data base. In the latter case AMDA calculates the SW propagation to the target.
• A detailed description along with complete references is available here.