Title :
An MHD Model for the Earth´s Magnetic Field with Spatially Dependent Electrical Conductivity
Author :
Alexeff, Igor ; Roth, J. Reece
Abstract :
A simple model demonstrates that symmetrical fluid flow in the earth´s core can maintain a steady-state magnetic field if the electrical conductivity is allowed to vary as a function of radius (temperature).
Keywords :
Conductivity; Earth; Fluid flow; Geomagnetism; Magnetic cores; Magnetic fields; Magnetohydrodynamics; Magnetosphere; Plasma temperature; Slabs;
Journal_Title :
Plasma Science, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TPS.1986.4316635
