Randomized trial investigates KHI stability based on dipole tilt and solar wind properties, suggesting seasonal variability.
Key Points
This research aims to analyze how the relative orientation of Earth's magnetic dipole and the interplanetary magnetic field affects the stability of Kelvin-Helmholtz instabilities.
Examined KHI stability related to Earth's dipole field orientation and IMF using a theoretical model.
Considered effects of seasonal changes on the magnetopause boundary.
Utilized a parabolic magnetopause geometry and model of solar wind.
KHI occurrence varies with the alignment of Earth's magnetic dipole; enhanced under specific conditions.
Seasonal variability influences KHI instability, indicating possible biases in activity rates.
Asymmetries in KHI occurrence were observed based on dipole orientation relative to solar wind properties.