A Swarm-only model of the magnetosphere to degree and order 3 | Journal of Space Weather and Space Climate

Topical Issue - Swarm 10-Year Anniversary

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Issue		J. Space Weather Space Clim. Volume 16, 2026 Topical Issue - Swarm 10-Year Anniversary


Article Number		26
Number of page(s)		14
DOI		https://doi.org/10.1051/swsc/2026017
Published online		03 July 2026

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