I have identified a region in the aurorae where wave transformation is possible, where ß~1 in Earth's atmosphere. I have also described likely mechanisms for this tranformation. But there is more work to be done. Here are some things I plan to do next in my quest to answer "Can magnetic waves in the auroral region transform into acoustic waves?"

- Gather data from satellite observations of resonant acoustic and Alfvén waves in a single CME 
induced geomagnetic event.  
    - My search for satellite data

- Determine where the ß~1 region is during an aurora.

- Evaluate how wave velocities, frequencies and wavelengths change as altitude and ß changes.

- Use data of auroral infrasound observed at Earth’s surface to extrapolate speeds in the ionosphere and compare to magnetic wave speeds.

 

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How are aurorae created?
Can we hear the aurorae?
Wave transformation on the Sun
What is ß?
How can a magnetic wave transform into an acoustic wave?
Does ß=1 anywhere in Earth’s atmosphere?
Continuing research
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