Geomagnetic: Polar Cap North (PCN) index
Last modified on Apr 16th, 2025, 19:15 UTC
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Description
Measure of the geomagnetic activity over the polar caps caused by changes in the interplanetary magnetic field (IMF) and solar wind, driven by the geoeffective interplanetary electric field irrespective of time, season and solar cycle phase. Proxy for the solar wind merging electric field.
Access the Data
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The Geomagnetic PCN index FTP download page provides access to the quick-look (nowcast), provisional, and definitive Polar Cap North index.
Additional details
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Resources and Further Information
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More Properties
| Property | Value |
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| Result | Not used |
| Result Time | Not used |
| Phenomenon Time | Not used |
| Observed Property | Not used |
Metadata Information
| Editor | jfwConsult |
| Version | 1 |
| Created | Monday 10th March 2025, 19:45 |
| Last Modified | Wednesday 16th April 2025, 19:15 |