Analysis of large-scale horizontal velocities and the magnetic field on the sun during fast reorganization periods

The velocity field of large-scale magnetic structures during fast reorganizations of the global solar magnetic field structure has been analyzed. Some characteristic features of the velocity field have been found during these periods. At that time, a considerable part of the solar surface is occupied by regions with low horizontal velocities, which correspond to the regions of positive and negative velocity field divergence during the solar activity growth and decline phases, respectively. Such character of changes in the velocity field during these periods agrees with the previously proposed scenario of magnetic field variations during global reorganizations of the magnetic field structure. The average horizontal velocities during a Carrington rotation and their divergence have been calculated for Carrington rotations from 1646 to 2006. Relatively slow regular variations in these parameters as well as their abrupt changes, observed during different solar cycle phases, have been revealed. An increase in the average horizontal velocity during the solar activity growth phase is most probably caused by relative motions of the regions with a new emerging magnetic flux. We assume that abrupt increases in the average horizontal velocity divergence are related to fast reorganizations of the magnetic field structure.     

Thermo-magnetic measurements as a possible tool in the prediction of volcanic activity in the volcanoes of the Rabaul Caldera, Papua New Guinea

Volcano-magnetic effects provide a possible way of monitoring temperature or stress changes within a volcano. A systematic study of several volcanoes in and close to the Rabaul caldera in east New Britain, Papua New Guinea, has been made to identify those in which thermal changes would be expected to cause changes in magnetic field. Two out of nine were chosen as suitable for a programme of magnetic monitoring which commenced in February 1974 and is continued at approximately six monthly intervals. The main criterion used for selection is that the volcano must have a magnetic structure causing a strong anomaly in magnetic field with its source located where its temperature would respond to changing conditions in the volcano. In the first three years of monitoring, no thermomagnetic effects have been observed, but the ongoing programme may be a useful tool in the prediction of volcanic eruption. Estimation of the magnitude of possible field changes depends on determining a satisfactory model of the source of the magnetic anomaly and how the remanent magnetization of the source depends on temperature. The former is a standard problem in geomagnetism and may be solved by computer modelling methods. Measurements of the temperature dependence of thermo-remanent magnetization (TRM) for rocks collected in the Rabaul caldera show the latter to be a much more difficult problem to solve in detail. This is because the temperature range in which TRM changes most rapidly with temperature varies greatly from specimen to specimen, and depends both on the magnetic minerals present and the cooling history of the rock. Rocks from within the anomaly sources were not accessible so doubt remains as to how similar their magnetic properties are to those of rocks collected from the surface. Within this limitation, it is shown that for at least one of the volcanoes studied, changes of total magnetic field of several hundred nanoteslas (1 nT = 1γ) are possible prior to a future eruption.     

Changes of anisotropy of the magnetic susceptibility of rocks induced by a magnetic field

Summary The changes of the anisotropy of magnetic susceptibility of igneous rocks, induced by a magnetic field, are studied. It is proved that changes in the degree of anisotropy of susceptibility and of the orientation of the susceptibility ellispoid of specimens occur due to the configuration of the domain structure under the effect of the magnetic field. The influence of this effect on the total anisotropy of rocks depends on the degree of anisotropy due to the shape factor and on the stability of the domain structure. A model concept is presented, explaining the qualitatively different pattern of the changes of the anisotropy of susceptibility under the effect of the magnetic field in various directions of the specimens.     

The correlation between geomagnetic disturbances and topology of quasi-open structures in the solar magnetic field

Results of photospheric magnetic field extrapolation in a potential approximation and of the technique for separating the open part of magnetic flux have revealed that changes in the relationship between the open part of the south polarity magnetic flux obtained in the chromosphere and corona from July to November 2006 correlate with variations in the Akasofu parameter calculated from data on the solar wind parameters and interplanetary magnetic field at Lagrange point L1, and with the K _p index.     

The Use of Field Dependence of Magnetic Susceptibility for Monitoring Variations in Titanomagnetite Composition - A Case Study on Basanites from the Vogelsberg 1996 Drillhole,Germany

In high Ti basanites from the Vogelsberg 1996 drillhole distinct variations in the field dependence of AC magnetic susceptibility correlate with compositional variations of titanomagnetite, as determined by temperature dependence of magnetic susceptibility. Curie temperatures for the basanites are in the range of 240 to 525°C. The field dependence reaches up to 20% for measurements in 30 A/m and 300 A/m AC field amplitude. It is demonstrated that two-field magnetic susceptibility measurements can prevail information about compositional changes of titanomagnetite and therefore support the interpretation of magnetic susceptibility logs from drillcores of basaltic rock suites.     

新沂地电场日变化特征及频谱分析

通过对新沂地电场平静时段资料与地磁场资料对比分析,结果显示:新沂地震台地电场变化和变化磁场密切相关,其中NS向的主体变化和地磁场H分量的变化准同步;EW向主体变化虽与地磁场H分量变化有相同之处,但其变化形态与其反向,且不尽相同.运用快速傅里叶变换进行频谱分析,发现:新沂地电场NS向和EW向与地磁场H分量的优势周期存在不...     

Paleointensity determinations of lunar samples

Evidence for the existence of an ancient lunar field comes from the NRM of lunar rocks and from measurements of local lunar surface magnetic fields. Even when the Fe particles present in the rocks possess enough magnetic stability to preserve a record of the original magnetizing field, there are considerable difficulties in estimating the strength of the field, primarily because of the chemical changes which take place on heating in the laboratory. These difficulties are discussed together with a paleointensity method involving heating in a more indirect way. A tentative interpretation of the results of paleointensity-age measurements is given.     

Magnetic topologies in the solar corona due to four discrete photospheric flux regions

Many dynamic phenomena in the solar corona are driven by the complex and ever-changing magnetic field. It is helpful, in trying to model these phenomena, to understand the structure of the magnetic field, i.e. the magnetic topology. We study here the topological structure of the coronal magnetic field arising from four discrete photospheric flux patches, for which we find that seven distinct, topologically stable states are possible; the changes between these are caused by six types of bifurcation. Two bifurcation diagrams are produced, showing how the changes occur as the relative positions and strengths of the flux patches are varied. A method for extending the analysis to higher numbers of sources is discussed.     

基于CM4模型的中国大陆地区地磁场时空分布特征分析

本文利用第四代地磁场综合模型（Comprehensive Model 4,CM4）,计算了1982-2001年中国大陆地区同一经度链和同一纬度链上地磁台站的磁层源磁场及其感应场、电离层源磁场及其感应场的地磁北向分量X、东向分量Y、垂直分量Z的模型值,分析了各场源磁场随时间和空间的变化特征。结果表明:在时间上,经度链和纬度链台站的磁层源磁场及其感应场均呈现出11年和27天周期性变化。电离层源磁场及其感应场具有明显的季节变化,不同年份相同季节变化形态一致但幅度不同。在空间分布上,经度链和纬度链台站磁层源磁场及其感应场的年变化幅度呈现出不同变化特征,电离层源磁场及其感应场在经度链上变化特征不同,而纬度链台站的数值基本一致。日变化分析显示,磁静日和磁扰日期间,模型数据与台站实测数据变化一致性较好,相关性较高。     

Non-steady kinematic dynamo model with spiral convection

Summary The stability of steady states, the evolution of the magnetic field and possible changes of the magnetic field under small changes of velocity are studied on a non-stationary solution of a kinematic dynamo model.     

Variations in the Intensity of the Earth's Magnetic Field

The Earth's main magnetic field can be approximated by an axial, geocentric dipole. The remaining non-dipole field is much smaller and is a regional rather than a global feature – quite large changes can occur in a few ka. This review is concerned with changes in the dipole component of the geomagnetic field, and one of the problems is in separating the non-dipole from the dipole contributions to the field. Unlike the many determinations of the direction of the Earth's magnetic field in the past (which have led to fundamental contributions to our understanding of plate tectonics and shown that the field can on occasion reverse its polarity), estimates of the intensity of the field are comparatively few, especially before the Holocene. This is mainly the result of experimental difficulties in obtaining reliable measurements of the field. These problems are discussed in some detail and are followed by a short account of archaeomagnetic intensities and results from Hawaii where many of the first determinations were obtained. Measurements for the last 100 ka from both lavas and lacustrine and oceanic sediments are reviewed and results from different areas compared. An asymmetric saw-tooth pattern has been observed in some of the records over the last few Ma, and this rather controversial question is discussed. Finally an account is given of the far more limited data on palaeointensities in earlier times.A short discussion is given of the interpretation of coherent short wavelength variations which are observed in many marine magnetic profiles. Although short reversals of the field may be responsible for some of these tiny wiggles, it is more likely that in general they are the result of changes in the strength of the Earth's magnetic field.     

ULF electric and magnetic anomalies accompanying the cracking of rock sample

The anomalies of electric-magnetic field and self-potential before earthquakes are important precursory phenom-ena.A simulating experiment study on the variations in ultra-low frequency(ULF)magnetic field and self-poten-tial during rock cracking was carried out in a magnetic field-free space.The results revealing in detail the whole process of the occurrences of electric and magnetic anomalises are significant for understanding the microscopic mechanism of ULF electric and magnetic signals.The experiment indicated that at the initial stage the slow changes in strain.self-potential and magnetic field with small amounts appeared firstly near the source of initial cracking,and then extended as the crack developed on.In the time domain,the self-potential anomaly emerged first and ULF magnetic field changes arose then.The shape of the ULF electric and magnetic anomaly varied ob-viously in early-,mid-and late-term of the test.The authors attributed the pulse-like changes of self-potential to the generationj and movement of the accumulated electric charges during the cracking caused by charge separation on the crack tips within the sample.While the magnetic pulses of shorter-period at the last stage of the test,may be induced by instantaneous electric current of the accumulated charege during the cracking acceleration.The technical method and the observational results of this experiment are given in detail and the microscopic mechanism of elec-tric and magnetic precursors before earthquake are discussd in the present paper as well.     

Impact of the geomagnetic field and solar radiation on climate change

Recent studies have shown that, in addition to the role of solar variability, past climate changes may have been connected with variations in the Earth??s magnetic field elements at various timescales. An analysis of variations in geomagnetic field elements, such as field intensity, reversals, and excursions, allowed us to establish a link between climate changes at various timescales over the last millennia. Of particular interest are sharp changes in the geomagnetic field intensity and short reversals of the magnetic poles (excursions). The beginning and termination of the examined geomagnetic excursions can be attributed to periods of climate change. In this study, we analyzed the possible link between short-term geomagnetic variability (jerks) and climate change, as well as the accelerated drift of the north magnetic pole and surface temperature variations. The results do not rule out the possibility that geomagnetic field variations which modulate the cosmic ray flux could have played a major role in climate change in addition to previously induced by solar radiation.     

灌注桩钢筋笼外部的磁异常特征研究

灌注桩中的钢筋笼在地磁场中受磁化作用而产生磁感应强度,使灌注桩附近的磁场强度发生变化.通过分析水平磁性圆柱体外部的磁异常特征,结合模型桩试验,研究了灌注桩钢筋笼外部的磁异常特征,结果表明在钢筋笼外侧钻孔中的磁异常总体上呈现"两峰夹一谷"的特征,钢筋笼中部呈宽缓的马鞍形负异常,钢筋笼底端位置对应磁异常从极小值转变为极大值的拐点.研究成果从理论上为用磁测井法检测灌注桩中钢筋笼长度奠定了基础.     

海浪引起的地磁场波动的观测与初步分析

近岸海浪是影响近岸水域环境状态的重要环节.海洋近岸波的波动性质和变化规律的研究对于海岸防护、近岸航运、军事活动等具有重要意义.感应磁场波动可为探测海洋近岸波的非线性过程提供一种有效手段.本文首次对海洋近岸波引起的感应磁场进行了频谱指数分析,获得了能量注入和耗散过程对应的谱段.2016年5月15日—6月30日在昌黎海岸(东经119.3,北纬39.7°)利用KDM-2型磁通门磁力仪对海洋近岸波引起的磁场变化进行了测量,数据分辨率为0.01 nT/(HZ)~(1/2),时间采样率为1 Hz和128 Hz.观测数据显示,在距海岸线2 m远处,清晰地观测到了海洋近岸波引起的磁场波动,在0.001~10.0 Hz频段的波动最大振幅约为1 nT.波动的小波频谱呈现出多次谐波结构,符合海洋近岸波的谐波特征.傅里叶频谱显示不同频段谱的斜率不同,反映了海洋近岸波发展与耗散的非线性物理过程,进一步开展长期观测和统计分析有助于深入了解海洋中的电动力学过程.     

Modelling the effects of changes in the Earth's magnetic field from 1957 to 1997 on the ionospheric hmF2 and foF2 parameters

We have modelled the effects of changes in the Earth's magnetic field on the ionosphere as have occurred from 1957 to 1997 using the NCAR Thermosphere–Ionosphere–Electrodynamics General Circulation Model. Previous studies that attempted to quantify these effects used a constant wind field, so that any electro-dynamical coupling processes could not be accounted for. Using TIE-GCM we can account for these processes. We find substantial changes in the F2 layer peak height hmF2 (up to ±20 km) and critical frequency foF2 (up to ±0.5 MHz) over the Atlantic Ocean and South America, purely due to changes in the Earth's magnetic field (i.e. unrelated to greenhouse gas cooling effects, which are often held responsible for long-term trends in hmf2 and fof2). These would make up a significant contribution to observed long-term trends in these areas and therefore must be taken into account in their interpretation. Modelled trends of hmF2 and foF2 exhibit a strong seasonal and diurnal variation, highlighting the importance of separating data with respect to season and local time. Most of the modelled changes in hmF2 and foF2 can be related to changes in plasma transport up or down magnetic field lines driven by neutral winds, changes, which are mostly caused by changes in the inclination of the field, though changes in declination and neutral wind also play a role. Changes in the vertical component of the E×B drift seem to have little effect on hmF2 and foF2.     

2022年青海门源6.9级地震前岩石圈磁场异常变化分析

基于青海及甘肃部分地区2020—2021年2期流动地磁测点的观测资料,获得该地区的岩石圈磁场异常变化,通过研究岩石圈磁场各个分量的变化特征,系统分析2022年1月8日青海门源6.9级地震前岩石圈磁场的异常变化特征。结果表明：(1)门源地震前,震中区域岩石圈磁场各个分量具有较为明显的异常显示。具体表现为：震中区域附近岩石圈磁场变化的水平矢量具有方向转向及幅值弱化的异常变化现象;垂直矢量方向出现明显的南向、北向对冲的异常现象;磁偏角在震中附近具有“0”变线和高梯级带分布;总强度和垂直分量在震中附近具有“0”变线分布,并发生弯曲。(2)依据压磁效应分析,冷龙岭断裂北部岩石圈磁场增大,应力变化主要以释放为主,应力变化应处于较低水平;冷龙岭断裂南部岩石圈磁场强度减小,应力变化主要以积累为主,应力变化应处于较高水平。门源地震前,冷龙岭断裂构造应力调整引起的压磁效应可能是造成震中区域岩石圈磁场异常变化的主要原因。     

Turbulent transport of angular momentum in magnetized fluids and torsional oscillations of the sun

Abstract

Fluxes of angular momentum produced by turbulence in rotating fluids are derived with the effects of a magnetic field included. It is assumed that the rotation is slow but that the magnetic field is of arbitrary strength. A mean magnetic field is shown to produce qualitative changes of the sources of the differential rotation rather than the quenching of differential rotation usually expected. A new equatorward flux of angular momentum arises through the influence of the toroidal magnetic field. The possibility of interpreting the torsional oscillations of the Sun as a consequence of the magnetic perturbations of the turbulent angular momentum fluxes is discussed.     

Magnetic and electric field observations during the 2000 activity of Miyake-jima volcano, Central Japan

Magnetic and electric field variations associated with the 2000 eruption of Miyake-jima volcano are summarized. For about 1 week prior to the July 8 phreatic explosion, significant changes in the total intensity were observed at a few stations, which indicated uprising of a demagnetized area from a depth of 2 km towards the summit: this non-magnetic source can be regarded as a vacant space itself. Electric and magnetic field variations were observed simultaneously associated with the tilt-step event, which was the abrupt (∼50 s) inflation at a few km depth within the volcano followed by gradual recovery (∼several hours). The electric field is ascribed to the electrokinetic effect most probably due to forced injection of fluids from the source, while the magnetic field to the piezomagnetic effect due to increased pressure. Large magnetic variations amounting to a few tens of nT were observed at several stations since July 8, and they turned almost flat after the August 18 largest eruption. Magnetic changes are explained mostly by the vanishing of magnetic mass in the summit and additionally by the thermal demagnetization at a rather shallow depth. A large increase in the self-potential by 130 mV was also observed near the summit caldera associated with the August 18 eruption, which suggests that the hydrothermal circulation system sustained within the volcano for the past more than 10 years was destroyed by this eruption.     

地磁场强度对赤道电激流的地方时和经度分布的影响

本文利用秘鲁和印度地磁台站的观测数据,结合全球电离层-热层模型的模拟结果,研究了地磁场强度的减弱对赤道电激流的地方时和经度分布的影响.这对理解地球空间天气和行星演化具有重要的科学意义.结果 表明,当地磁场强度减弱一半时,东向电激流和风发电机电场的峰值时间均提前1h,而低层大气潮汐使峰值时间延后了1h.其主要原因是,随着...