Modelling of near earth plasma

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The proposed research program is intended to develop advanced computer simulation tools for better understanding Earth space plasma environment and enable further advances in space-plasma science; an area in which Canadian scientists have an established tradition of excellence. The proposed research consists of two themes focusing on a) ionospheric modelling and b) spacecraft-plasma interaction modelling. In the first theme, a comprehensive three-dimensional finite element model of the ionosphere would be developed and applied to provide a detailed quantitative description of the physics of the ionosphere; a complex, nonlinear and highly variable medium. A particular attention would be given to the connection between observations made on the ground with magnetometer and radar scattering arrays, and global phenomena taking place in the magnetosphere. With the second theme, modelling spacecraft-plasma interaction would lead to the development and application of advanced computing tools capable of providing insight in basic plasma physics phenomena, and enabling the optimization of and satellites instruments.