Variability in footpoint mapping of bursty bulk flows using Tsyganenko models: impact on swarm conjunctions | Journal of Space Weather and Space Climate

Topical Issue - Swarm 10-Year Anniversary

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Issue		J. Space Weather Space Clim. Volume 15, 2025 Topical Issue - Swarm 10-Year Anniversary


Article Number		41
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DOI		https://doi.org/10.1051/swsc/2025035
Published online		09 September 2025

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