Disturbance storm time index
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Template:Short description The disturbance storm time index, also known as the Dst index or Kyoto Dst index, is a measure of the strength of the Earth's ring current.[1]Template:Rp[2]
The ring current around Earth produces a magnetic field that is directly opposite Earth's magnetic field; that is, if the difference between solar electrons and protons gets higher, then Earth's magnetic field becomes weaker.
A negative Dst value means that Earth's magnetic field is weakened. This is particularly the case during solar storms.
Its units are typically measured in nT (nano-Tesla).
See also
References
External links
- The Dst index homepage provided by Kyoto University
- Dst at NOAA/NGDC
- Dst as part of SWENET Latest Alerts Script error: No such module "webarchive". (on ESA's Space Weather Portal)
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