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Research.com Recognitions

  • 1981 - James B. Macelwane Medal, American Geophysical Union (AGU)
  • 1981 - Fellow of American Geophysical Union (AGU)

Overview

David J. Southwood is affiliated with Imperial College London in the United Kingdom. Their research spans various areas within physics and astronomy, including significant contributions in the study of ionosphere and magnetosphere dynamics, geomagnetism and paleomagnetism, solar and space plasma dynamics, astro and planetary science, as well as magnetic confinement fusion research and space science aspects related to extraterrestrial life and exploration.

The research work covers multiple scientific fields and subfields, with the main areas including:

  • Physics and Astronomy
  • Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

  • Astronomy and Astrophysics
  • Molecular Biology
  • Nuclear and High Energy Physics
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Among the key topics addressed in their publications are:

  • Ionosphere and magnetosphere dynamics
  • Geomagnetism and Paleomagnetism Studies
  • Solar and Space Plasma Dynamics
  • Astro and Planetary Science
  • Magnetic confinement fusion research
  • Space Science and Extraterrestrial Life
  • Space exploration and regulation

David J. Southwood's publication record includes papers in prominent journals such as the Journal of Geophysical Research Space Physics, Nature Communications, Geophysical Monograph, Geophysical Research Letters, and Science. Frequent publication venues with the number of contributions include:

  • Journal of Geophysical Research Space Physics (8 publications)
  • Geophysical Monograph (2 publications)
  • Nature Communications
  • Geophysical Research Letters
  • Science

Recent papers by Southwood and collaborators include:

  • "Magnetopause ripples going against the flow form azimuthally stationary surface waves," 2021, Nature Communications
  • "How a Realistic Magnetosphere Alters the Polarizations of Surface, Fast Magnetosonic, and Alfvén Waves," 2022, Journal of Geophysical Research Space Physics
  • "Auroral, Ionospheric and Ground Magnetic Signatures of Magnetopause Surface Modes," 2023, Journal of Geophysical Research Space Physics
  • "Discovery of Alfvén Waves Planetward of Saturn's Rings," 2020, Journal of Geophysical Research Space Physics
  • "Evaluating the Ionospheric Mass Source for Jupiter's Magnetosphere: An Ionospheric Outflow Model for the Auroral Regions," 2020, Journal of Geophysical Research Space Physics

Collaborations have been primarily with a set of frequently coauthoring researchers, which include:

  • Martin Archer
  • Michael D. Hartinger
  • Andrew N. Wright
  • Tom Elsden
  • Ferdinand Plaschke

The scientist has been recognized with awards such as the Fellow of the American Geophysical Union (AGU) in 1981 and the James B. Macelwane Medal from the American Geophysical Union in 1981.

Best Publications

  • Some features of field line resonances in the magnetosphere

    D.J. Southwood

  • The screening of micropulsation signals by the atmosphere and ionosphere

    W. J. Hughes;D. J. Southwood

  • The Cassini Magnetic Field Investigation

    M. K. Dougherty;S. Kellock;D. J. Southwood;A. Balogh

  • THE CLUSTER MAGNETIC FIELD INVESTIGATION

    A. Balogh;M. W. Dunlop;S. W. H. Cowley;D. J. Southwood

  • The magnetic field investigation on the Ulysses mission - Instrumentation and preliminary scientific results

    A. Balogh;T. J. Beek;R. J. Forsyth;P. C. Hedgecock

  • The hydromagnetic stability of the magnetospheric boundary

    D.J. Southwood

  • Coupling of global magnetospheric MHD eigenmodes to field line resonances

    Margaret G. Kivelson;David J. Southwood

  • A survey of dayside flux transfer events observed by ISEE 1 and 2 magnetometers

    R. P. Rijnbeek;S. W. H. Cowley;D. J. Southwood;C. T. Russell

  • Discovery of Ganymede's magnetic field by the Galileo spacecraft

    M. G. Kivelson;K. K. Khurana;C. T. Russell;R. J. Walker

  • Resonant ULF waves: A new interpretation

    Margaret G. Kivelson;David J. Southwood

  • What are flux transfer events

    D. J. Southwood;Charlie J. Farrugia;M. A. Saunders

  • The ionospheric signature of flux transfer events

    D. J. Southwood

  • The heliospheric magnetic field over the South polar region of the sun.

    A. Balogh;D. J. Southwood;R. J. Forsyth;T. S. Horbury

  • BOUNCE-RESONANT INTERACTION BETWEEN PULSATIONS AND TRAPPED PARTICLES.

    D.J. Southwood;J.W. Dungey;R.J. Etherington

  • Theory of hydromagnetic waves in the magnetosphere

    D. J. Southwood;W. J. Hughes

  • Mirror instability: 1. Physical mechanism of linear instability

    David J. Southwood;Margaret G. Kivelson

  • The Variable Rotation Period of the Inner Region of Saturn's Plasma Disk

    D. A. Gurnett;A. M. Persoon;W. S. Kurth;J. B. Groene

  • A general approach to low‐frequency instability in the ring current plasma

    D. J. Southwood

  • An assessment of the role of precipitation in magnetospheric convection

    D. J. Southwood;R. A. Wolf

  • Alfven wave resonances in a realistic magnetospheric magnetic field geometry

    H. J. Singer;D. J. Southwood;R. J. Walker;M. G. Kivelson

Frequent Co-Authors

Margaret G. Kivelson
Margaret G. Kivelson University of California, Los Angeles
Michele K. Dougherty
Michele K. Dougherty Imperial College London
Stanley W. H. Cowley
Stanley W. H. Cowley University of Leicester
Christopher T. Russell
Christopher T. Russell University of California, Los Angeles
Edward J. Smith
Edward J. Smith California Institute of Technology
Emma J. Bunce
Emma J. Bunce University of Leicester
Krishan K. Khurana
Krishan K. Khurana University of California, Los Angeles
André Balogh
André Balogh Imperial College London
Bruce T. Tsurutani
Bruce T. Tsurutani California Institute of Technology
Charles J. Farrugia
Charles J. Farrugia University of New Hampshire

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