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Table Of Contents

Preface

Summary

  1. Structure of the Global Magnetotail System
    1. Boundary Regions
    2. Quiescent Configuration
    3. Origin of Plasma inthe Plasma Sheet
  2. Magnetotail Effects of the Global Solar Wind/Magnetosphere Interaction
    1. Dynamic Magnetotail Configuration
    2. Externally Driven Disturbances
    3. Internal Magnetospheric Instabilities
  3. Enabling Environment for Global Research
    1. Lessons from the Past
    2. Science Campaign Planning Systems
    3. Modern Data Storage and Computer Networks
    4. Mission-Oriented Theory and Models
    5. Advanced Analysis and Visualization Tools
  4. Implementing the Plan
Appendix A:The IACG Core Group Report, November 1991

Appendix B:Prime Campaign Missions and Payloads

Appendix C:Optimal Campaign Spacecraft Configurations

Appendix D:List of Workshop Participants


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