Project Status Applicants
Project Description Correlations between space weather effects (geomagnetic storms, plasma injections on the nightside of Earth, etc) and the north-south component of the interplanetary magnetic field (IMF) have been well studied.  Correlations with other orientations of the IMF have not been examined as well.  Our group uses a combination of simulations and observations to understand how orientation of the IMF other than north-south might affect the inner magnetosphere of Earth.  An intern might be asked to: (1) identify and analyze satellite data during a period of non-north-south oriented IMF; (2) simulate the inner magnetosphere environment when the IMF is in different orientations using our models and programs; and, (3) write a summary of the results of their research. We are looking for students who are curious, hard-working, and have a desire to learn both research skills and programming. We will teach all the skills necessary to complete this project, though previous knowledge is good. Any student interested in space physics and space weather is encouraged to apply.
Grade Level High School
Project Type Individual
Team
Work Site On Site
Time Frame Summer
R&D Space Science (Astronomy) - Heliophysics-Solar Wind and Magnetosphere Physics
Space Science (Astronomy) - Heliophysics-Space Weather
Skills
Performance Expectations

The Intern needs to:
    (1) have a desire to understand what research is and how it works.
    (2) be hardworking with some self-motivation.
    (3) be willing to learn. There will be many new things in this internship.

All the skills beyond a 9th grade education, we can teach you if you are willing to learn.
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