Theory of the cosmic ray equator

摘要: The 45° westward shift of the cosmic ray equator from geomagnetic is explained by assuming that there exist ionized atmospheric layers which rotate more slowly than earth. resultant magnetic field beyond then a dipole whose north pole west familiar pole. condition this longitudinal be, determinesAm = ω’— ω as function certain radial moments conductivity layer (ω’, ω=rotational velocities and earth, respectively). effect would vanish if either Δω 0 or earth’s intrinsic axis were not tilted.