Suleiman M. Baraka

National Institute of Aerospace

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Current Research

I am currently engaged in several key research projects using our advanced simulation model. One of my main focuses is on trilogical simulations of the dayside magnetosphere, contributing to the SMILE (Solar Wind Magnetosphere Ionosphere Link Explorer) project. This research aims to enhance our understanding of the magnetopause's shape, size, and location under various solar wind conditions.

Additionally, I am investigating the escape of oxygen (O+) and hydrogen (H+) ions from the ionosphere into the magnetosphere. This work is crucial for understanding ion outflow processes and their effects on space weather and atmospheric escape.

Furthermore, I am simulating lunar surface charging and plasma sheet ion dynamics in the lunar wake, an essential aspect of upcoming lunar missions such as NASA's Lunar Gateway. These simulations help predict how space plasma interacts with the lunar surface, offering valuable insights that will guide and ensure the success of future lunar operations.

Research Projects

  • Modeling the Sun-Earth-Moon Plasma Environment: I - Particle-In-Cell Simulations of the Magnetopause during Active Solar Conditions.
  • Cold Ionospheric H+ & O+ Ions Escape Tracked in Magnetosphere: PIC Code Simulation.
  • Modeling the Sun-Earth-Moon Plasma Environment: III - Kinetic Simulations of Plasma Sheet Interaction with the Lunar Surface.