Alexander J. Dessler

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#500

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#317

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#643

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Alexander J. Dessler's Degrees

PhD Physics University of California, Berkeley

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According to Wikipedia, Alexander J. Dessler was an American space scientist known for conceiving the term heliosphere and for founding the first Space Science Department in the United States. Early life and education Dessler was born on October 21, 1928, in San Francisco, California, and received a B.S. in physics from the California Institute of Technology in 1952 and a Ph.D. in physics from Duke University in 1956. His PhD thesis was "The amplitude dependence of the velocity of second sound" under William M. Fairbank.

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Hydromagnetic theory of geomagnetic storms (1959) (597)
Physics of the Jovian Magnetosphere (1983) (351)
Ultraviolet Spectrometer Observations of Neptune and Triton (1989) (300)
Physics of the Jovian magnetosphere. 10. Magnetospheric models. (1983) (204)
Ultraviolet Spectrometer Observations of Uranus (1986) (186)
Configuration of the Jovian magnetosphere (1974) (179)
Solar wind and interplanetary magnetic field (1967) (178)
A source for field‐aligned currents at auroral latitudes (1969) (174)
Mercury and Mars: The role of ionospheric conductivity in the acceleration of magnetospheric particles (1976) (168)
Field‐aligned currents in the magnetosphere (1967) (150)
Length of Magnetospheric Tail (1964) (142)
Interpretation of Kp index and M-region geomagnetic storms (1963) (137)
Corotating magnetospheric convection (1981) (134)
Plasma in the geomagnetic tail (1966) (115)
TERMINATION OF SOLAR WIND AND SOLAR MAGNETIC FIELD (1963) (108)
Some effects of diamagnetic ring currents on Van Allen radiation (1961) (108)
Influence of solar wind variability on geomagnetic activity (1974) (104)
DIURNAL VARIATION OF COSMIC RADIATION INTENSITY PRODUCED BY A SOLAR WIND (1962) (100)
Geomagnetic storm sudden‐commencement rise times (1960) (89)
Formation of the geomagnetic storm main‐phase ring current (1961) (86)
Ionospheric heating by hydromagnetic waves (1959) (84)
Configuration of auroral radiation in space (1965) (83)
A cometary ionosphere model for Io (1978) (81)
Magnetospheric energization by interaction between planetary spin and the solar wind (1984) (79)
Jovian longitudinal control of Io-related radio emissions (1979) (73)
Pulsar disk systems (1981) (71)
Numerical simulation of torus‐driven plasma transport in the Jovian magnetosphere (1994) (71)
Mass-injection rate from Io into the Io plasma torus☆ (1980) (69)
Dual periodicity of the Jovian magnetosphere (1988) (67)
Gravitationally Induced Electric Fields in Conductors (1968) (66)
Hydromagnetic propagation of sudden commencements of magnetic storms (1959) (66)
Magnetic merging in the magnetospheric tail (1968) (64)
Large amplitude hydromagnetic waves above the ionosphere (1958) (64)
The propagation velocity of world‐wide sudden commencements of magnetic storms (1958) (59)
Diffusive entry of solar‐flare particles into geomagnetic tail (1970) (58)
High‐order magnetic multipoles as a source of gross asymmetry in the distant Jovian magnetosphere (1975) (58)
PHYSICAL SIGNIFICANCE OF INHOMOGENEITIES IN POLAR CAP ABSORPTION EVENTS (1965) (54)
Soft electrons as a possible heat source for Jupiter's thermosphere (1977) (51)
Amplitude Dependence of the Velocity of Second Sound (1956) (51)
The magnetic-anomaly model of the Jovian magnetosphere - A post-Voyager assessment (1981) (50)
Latitudinal oscillations of plasma within the Io torus (1980) (50)
The magnetic anomaly model of the Jovian magnetosphere: Predictions for Voyager (1979) (50)
The Jovian hydrogen bulge: Evidence for co-rotating magnetospheric convection (1981) (49)
A dominant 200‐hertz peak in the acoustic spectrum of thunder (1967) (47)
Planetary spin period acceleration of particles in the Jovian magnetosphere (1976) (41)
Comment on the paper ``system III variations in apparent distance of IO plasma Torus from Jupiter'' (1992) (41)
Differential rotation of the magnetic fields of gaseous planets (1985) (39)
The magnetosphere of Uranus - Plasma sources, convection, and field configuration (1983) (37)
Effect of magnetic anomaly on particle radiation trapped in geomagnetic field (1959) (37)
Morphology and time variability of Io's visible aurora (2001) (37)
Physics of the Jovian Magnetosphere: Coordinate systems (1983) (36)
Ionizing Plasma Flux in the Martian Upper Atmosphere (1968) (36)
Hydromagnetic coupling between solar wind and magnetosphere (1964) (36)
Numerical simulation of plasma transport driven by the Io torus (1992) (35)
Further comments on stability of interface between solar wind and geomagnetic field (1962) (34)
Aurora on Uranus: A Faraday disc dynamo mechanism (1983) (34)
The Small‐Comet Hypothesis (1991) (34)
The stability of the interface between the solar wind and the geomagnetic field (1961) (34)
Plasma Motions in Planetary Magnetospheres (1991) (32)
The evolution of arguments regarding the existence of field-aligned currents (1984) (32)
SOME PROPERTIES OF THE VAN ALLEN RADIATION (1960) (32)
Space physics and astronomy converge in exploration of Jupiter's magnetosphere (1995) (31)
Geomagnetic Activity and Size of Magnetospheric Cavity (1966) (30)
Origin of Aurora and Airglow on the Night Side of Neptune (1990) (30)
Probing the local interstellar medium (1985) (29)
Periodic escape of relativistic electrons from the Jovian magnetosphere (1974) (28)
Discussion of paper by R. L. Arnoldy, R. A. Hoffman, and J. R. Winckler, “Observations of the Van Allen radiation regions during August and September 1959: 1” (1960) (28)
Plasma-sheet structure and the onset of magnetospheric substorms (1971) (28)
Discussion of letter by Peter M. Banks and Thomas E. Holzer, ‘The polar wind’ (1969) (27)
Vacuum merging: A possible source of the magnetospheric cross‐tail electric field (1971) (26)
Upper Atmosphere Density Variations Due to Hydromagnetic Heating (1959) (25)
Comment on the paper by Conway W. Snyder et al., ‘The solar wind velocity and its correlation with cosmic-ray variations and with solar and geomagnetic activity’ (1964) (25)
Longitude Dependent Auroral Emissions from the Io and Europa Magnetic Flux Tubes. (1978) (25)
Jovian longitudinal asymmetry in Io-related and Europa-related auroral hot spots (1979) (24)
Longitudinal Asymmetry of the Jovian Magnetosphere and the Periodic Escape of Energetic Particles (1976) (23)
Detection of infrasonic pulses from thunderclouds (1977) (22)
X rays from Van Allen belt electrons (1961) (21)
Evidence for short cooling time in the Io plasma torus (1997) (21)
Possible Energy Source for the Aurora. (1961) (21)
A search for correlation between Kp and the lunar phase (1964) (20)
Ionospheric heating associated with the main‐phase ring current (1967) (20)
Some interactions between dust from comet Shoemaker-Levy 9 and Jupiter (1994) (20)
1. Swedish iconoclast recognized after many years of rejection and obscurity. (1970) (18)
Convection in Neptune's magnetosphere (1990) (17)
Asymmetry of the heliosphere (1987) (17)
Magnetosheath field, geomagnetic index ap and stability of magnetopause (1967) (16)
MAXIMUM TOTAL ENERGY OF THE VAN ALLEN RADIATION BELT (1960) (16)
The lunar period, the solar period and Kp (1966) (15)
New description of Io's cold plasma torus (2008) (14)
Some problems in coupling solar activity to meteorological phenomena (1974) (14)
Corotating Birkeland currents in Jupiter's magnetosphere - An Io plasma-torus source (1980) (14)
LARGE-AMPLITUDE HYDROMAGNETIC WAVES ABOVE THE IONOSPHERE (1958) (13)
Fast pulsars with disks (1983) (13)
Reply [to “Comment on ‘System III variations in apparent distance of Io plasma torus from Jupiter’”] (1993) (13)
Editing JGR—Space Physics (1972) (12)
Remote Sensing of the Magnetic Moment of Uranus: Predictions for Voyager (1985) (12)
Longitudinal control of Jovian magnetopause motion (1978) (11)
Is System IV independent of System III (1991) (10)
Interactions between First and Second Sound in Liquid Helium (1959) (10)
Mid‐latitude Jovian aurora produced by the impact of comet Shoemaker‐Levy‐9 (1995) (10)
Localized deposition and sputtering of Jovian ionospheric sodium on Io (1979) (9)
Filamentation of volcanic plumes on the Jovian satellite Io (1988) (9)
Location of neutral line in magnetotail (1970) (9)
Solar‐terrestrial relations (1985) (9)
Editorial: A turbulent interface (1986) (9)
The vernov radiation belt (almost). (1984) (8)
From the ridiculous to the sublime: The pending disappearance of Pluto (1980) (8)
SOLAR WIND INTERACTIONS AND THE MAGNETOSPHERE. (1968) (7)
Magnetic reversals of Jupiter and Saturn (1986) (6)
Terrestrial cometary tail and lunar corona induced by small comets: Predictions for Galileo (1990) (6)
Corections to paper by A. J. Dessler and E. N. Parker, ‘Hydromagnetic theory of geomagnetic storms’ (1968) (6)
A quiescent magnetosphere for Neptune (1989) (6)
Formation and Geometry of Geomagnetic Tail (1970) (6)
The dissipation of hydromagnetic wave energy in the ionosphere (1965) (5)
On the interpretation of low-energy particle access to the polar caps (1975) (5)
Durability of the Accretion Disk of Millisecond Pulsars (1985) (5)
Discussion of letter by J. A. Van Allen, ‘Further remarks on the absence of a very extended magnetospheric tail’ (1966) (5)
Small comets: Naked‐eye visibility (1997) (5)
Does Uranus have a magnetic field (1986) (4)
Reply [to “Comment on “Dual periodicity of the Jovian magnetosphere” by B. R. Sandel and A. J. Dessler”] (1989) (4)
Correction to paper by A. J. Dessler, ‘Magnetic merging in the magnetospheric tail’ (1968) (4)
Physics of the Jovian Magnetosphere: Preface (1983) (4)
Longitude variation of ion temperature in the Io plasma torus (2004) (4)
The role of space science in graduate education (1968) (3)
Comment on “Plasma bulk flow in Jupiter's dayside middle magnetosphere” by M. R. Sands and R. L. McNutt, Jr. (1990) (3)
The Hindenburg Fire : Hydrogen or Incendiary Paint ? (2005) (3)
COMMENT ON 'ON THE HIGH CORRELATION BETWEEN LONG-TERM AVERAGES OF SOLAR WIND SPEED (1977) (3)
Aurora on Triton (1989) (3)
Discussion of paper by E. J. Stegelmann and C. H. von Kenschitzki, ‘On the interpretation of the sudden commencement of geomagnetic storms’ (1964) (3)
Magnetospheric models. [Jovian phenomena (1983) (3)
The Role of Basic Research in Universities (1969) (3)
Comment on ‘Geomagnetic activity at the passage of high‐speed streams in the solar wind’ by C. Sawyer and M. Haurwitz (1977) (3)
On the Anisotropy of Galactic Cosmic Rays (1967) (2)
The magnetosphere of Jupiter (1982) (2)
Space physics: Does Uranus have a magnetic field? (1986) (2)
New Longitude System for the Jovian Magnetosphere (1989) (2)
Comet Encounters: Birmingham/Comet Encounters (1988) (2)
Editorial: Controversial publications: The role of comments and replies (1986) (2)
The Neptune challenge (1987) (2)
The Hindenburg Hydrogen Fire : Fatal Flaws in the Addison Bain Incendiary-Paint Theory (2004) (2)
Correction to “Reply” by A. J. Dessler and B. R. Sandel (1989) (1)
Using the Hubbert equation to estimate oil reserves (2009) (1)
Reply [to “Comment on ‘Magnetic field properties of Jupiter's tail at distances from 80 to 7500 Jovian radii’ by M. L. Goldstein, R. P. Lepping, and E. C. Sittler, Jr.”] (1986) (1)
Planetary magnetospheres: a comparative view. (1976) (1)
TERMINATION OF MAGNETIC CONJUGACY AT HIGH LATITUDES. (1968) (1)
Dessler receives Fleming Medal (1993) (1)
The Jovian boundary layer as formed by magnetic-anomaly effects (1979) (1)
Comet encounters : compiled from papers published in the Journal of Geophysical Research and Geophysical Research Letters (1988) (1)
Cooling Time of the Io Plasma Torus (1993) (1)
Comment on dual periodicity of the Jovian magnetosphere. Reply (1989) (1)
SHIELDING PROBLEMS IN MANNED SPACE VEHICLES. Semiannual Technical Summary Report for Period December 31, 1959-June 30, 1960 (1961) (1)
The Role of the Geomagnetic Tail in Substorms (1972) (1)
The Encyclopedia of Atmospheric Sciences and Astrogeology. Rhodes W. Fair-Bridge, Ed. Reinhold, New York, 1967. xvi + 1200 pp., illus. $35. Encyclopedia of Earth Sciences, vol. 2 (1968) (1)
Fiftieth William Bowie Medal presented to Hannes Alfven (1989) (1)
Physics of the Jovian Magnetosphere: Jupiter and Io: selected physical parameters (1983) (1)
SOLAR WIND INTERACTIONS. A Review. (1968) (1)
Space scientist honored on Norwegian currency (1995) (0)
Dr. Jean-Claude De Bremaecker, Professor of Geophysics, asks for report from Faculty-Student screening committee at meeting announcing Dr. William H. Masterson as President, Rice University (1969) (0)
Early History of Space Science Department at Rice University—An Autobiographical Account (2022) (0)
Correction to paper by F. C. Michel and A. J. Dessler, ‘Physical significance of inhomogeneities in polar cap absorption events’ (1967) (0)
Symbols and Acronyms (2004) (0)
Topical reviews: Editors' Note (1970) (0)
Nominal and Extended Mission Clear-Filter Eclipse Images Orbit and Greenwich Image Plate 1 Picture Date Mean Exposure (2007) (0)
Plasma Injection Rate from Triton (1989) (0)
A Dynamic Model of the Jovian Magnetosphere (1974) (0)
On the Io Phase Effect (1997) (0)
Reply [to “Comments on ‘On the interpretation of low‐energy particle access to polar caps’ by F. Curtis Michel and A. J. Dessler”] (1976) (0)
Comments on copyright (1978) (0)
Correction [to “Comment on ‘Longitudinal Asymmetry of the Jovian Magnetosphere and the Periodic Escape of Energetic Particles’”, [and] “Reply”, to “Comment on Longitudinal Asymmetry of the Jovian Magnetosphere and the Periodic Escape of Energetic Particles”] (1977) (0)
Present Status of Jovian Magnetospheric Theory (Invited) (1980) (0)
The Spatial Distribution of the Io Plasma Torus (2004) (0)
Hannes alfvén : a Biographical Memoir (2006) (0)
Lockheed Research Symposium on Space Science: Auroral Phenomena: Experiments and Theory . First Lockheed Research Symposium on Space Science. Martin Walt, Ed. Stanford University Press, Stanford, Calif., 1965. x + 170 pp. Illus. $6.50. (1965) (0)
SHIELDING PROBLEMS IN MANNED SPACE VEHICLES. Annual Report-1960 (1961) (0)
Writing to be read (1988) (0)
Erratum: "Corotating Birkeland currents in Jupiter's magnetosphere: an Io plasma-torus source" [Planet. Space Sci., Vol. 28, p. 781 - 788 (1980)]. (1980) (0)
Faculty meeting regarding the announcement of Dr. William H. Masterson appointment, Rice University (1969) (0)
Voyager 2 UVS Observations of Jupiter During the Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9 Impact Events (1994) (0)
Study of solar wind interactions (1975) (0)
1986: a vintage year for space science. (1985) (0)
Vacuum Electroplating on the Surface of IO (1979) (0)
James B. Macelwane Award: Citation and Acceptance of Thomas W. Hill (1980) (0)
Comment on Personalized Instruction: A Summary of Comparative Research, l967–l974 (1977) (0)
INTERPRETATION OF K SUB P INDEX AND M-REGION (1963) (0)
Coordinate systems. [of Jupiter (1983) (0)
Planetary magnetospheres (1991) (0)
Hannes Alfven : 30 May 1908 - 2 April 1995 (1995) (0)
Auroral Phenomena: Experiments and Theory. First Lockheed Research Symposium on Space Science. Martin Walt, Ed. Stanford University Press, Stanford, Calif., 1965. x + 170 pp. Illus. $6.50 (1965) (0)
Education: Lost in the Shuffle (1970) (0)
James B. Macelwane Award to Dan McKenzie, Gerald Schubert and Vytenis M. Vasyliunas (1975) (0)
Review of cosmical electrodynamics: Hanes Alfvén and Carl-Gunne Falthammar: Oxford University Press, 1963. xi + 228 pp. 60s (1964) (0)
Railgun Wrap Up (1981) (0)
Education: lost in the shuffle. (1970) (0)
William B. Hanson (1995) (0)
A rule‐of‐thumb for atmospheric density and pressure versus altitude (1995) (0)
Correction to “The Small-Comet Hypothesis” (1991) (0)
Dessler receives First William Kaula Award (2004) (0)
Fall Annual Meeting 1971 (1972) (0)
No to protection for authors (1983) (0)
Self‐pacing: more caution (1973) (0)
Earth and Space Sciences: The Encyclopedia of Atmospheric Sciences and Astrogeology . Rhodes W. Fair-Bridge, Ed. Reinhold, New York, 1967. xvi + 1200 pp., illus. $35. Encyclopedia of Earth Sciences, vol. 2. (1968) (0)
Book-Review - Physics of the Jovian Magnetosphere (1983) (0)
Reply [to “Comment on ‘Longitudinal asymmetry of the Jovian magnetosphere and the periodic escape of energetic particles’ by T. W. Hill and A. J. Dessler”] (1976) (0)
Spacecraft Glow (1984) (0)
Preface From The Editors (2019) (0)
Sun and Earth (1988) (0)
Editorial policy (1988) (0)

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