Determining the Magnetopause Location with SMILE-SXI using a Constrained Solar Wind Independent SWCX Model

2026 Preprint Open access

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Authors: Samuel Wharton, S J Wharton, S J Wharton, S J Wharton, J.A. Carter, S F Sembay, Claudio Pagani, Vatsalya Maddi, C. Pagani, Z. Clare, A. Samsonov
DOI: 10.22541/essoar.176773462.26460171/v1
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Abstract

• We determine the subsolar magnetopause location from simulated SMILE-SXI images using an improved SWCX emissivity model. • Our new model is solar wind independent, constrained, simplified, and can be fitted with a range of algorithms. • The method is accurate during variable strong solar wind conditions and produces errors that meet mission requirements.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Ionosphere and magnetosphere dynamics Solar and Space Plasma Dynamics GNSS positioning and interference

Publication details

Publication date
6 January 2026
Document type
Preprint