Primary Convener:
Wen Li, Boston University

Convener:
George Clark, Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory
Robert Marshall, University of Colorado at Boulder
Ryan Dewey, Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics

Chair:
Wen Li, Boston University
George Clark, Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory
Robert Marshall, University of Colorado at Boulder
Ryan Dewey, Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics

Planetary magnetospheres across the Solar System provide a unique opportunity to investigate fundamental plasma processes under a wide range of physical conditions. This session invites contributions that explore and compare key mechanisms across planetary magnetospheres, including (but not limited to) magnetotail dynamics, current systems, radiation belts, plasma waves, solar wind-magnetosphere interaction, and magnetosphere-ionosphere coupling. By examining both the similarities and distinctions among these systems, we aim to identify universal processes as well as unique drivers shaped by each planet’s environment. While presentations focused on individual planets—including Earth—are welcome, we especially encourage studies that leverage multi-mission observations, theory and modeling to explore magnetospheric processes from a comparative perspective and address broader, cross-planetary scientific questions.

Index Terms
2487 Wave propagation
2736 Magnetosphere|ionosphere interactions
2756 Planetary magnetospheres
7867 Wave|particle interactions

Cross-Listed:
P - Planetary Sciences
SA - SPA-Aeronomy

Neighborhoods:
4. Beyond Earth

Suggested Itineraries:
Space Weather