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Development and analysis of models of magnetic field generation in the Earth's core

English title Development and analysis of models of magnetic field generation in the Earth's core
Applicant Jackson Andrew
Number 112293
Funding scheme Project funding
Research institution Institut für Geophysik ETH Zürich
Institution of higher education ETH Zurich - ETHZ
Main discipline Geophysics
Start/End 01.06.2007 - 31.05.2010
Approved amount 140'191.00
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Keywords (6)

Geomagnetism; Dynamo Theory; Earths Magnetic Field; Magnetic field; Earth's core; numerical methods

Lay Summary (English)

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Lay summary
We plan to develop numerical methods for use in simulating magnetic field generation within a spherical, rotating shell within which is contained liquid metal. These methods will be used to simulate the way in which the magnetic field of the Earth has been generated by so-called "dynamo action".
Direct link to Lay Summary Last update: 21.02.2013

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Li Kuan

Associated projects

Number Title Start Funding scheme
130147 The geomagnetic field over the last few thousand years: Measurements, models, and mechanisms 01.06.2010 Project funding

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