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Biography

Biography: S. Savin

Abstract

Multi-spacecraft measurements in the magnetosheath and in the solar wind by PROGNOZ-8, 10, Interball-1, Cluster and Polar, DOUBLE STAR, GEOTAIL, ACE/ WIND, SPECTR-R are presented. Wev show that coherent structures with magneto sonic Mach number up to 3 – Super magneto sonic Plasma Streams – generate transient and anomalous boundary dynamics, which may cause substantial displacements of the magneto spheric boundaries and the riddling of peripheral boundary layers. We describe a direct plasma penetration into the flank boundary layers, which is a candidate for being the dominant transport mechanism for disturbed magnetosheath periods. We present the data confirming the magnetopause charging and compare the data with recent theoretical models. We discuss the future projects, such as STRANNIK and ROY, which could in a cooperative manner proceeds the past results.