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Multi-Scale Auroral Energy Transport from Alfv'enic Turbulence: A Data-Driven Simulation of Jupiter’s Ionospheric Response

Abstract: This study presents a fully simulation-based approach to modeling Jupiter’s auroral processes using open-access planetary magnetic field models and Python-based analysis tools. By integrating dipolar magnetic field line tracing, parallel electric field computation, and Poynting flux estimation across a range of ionospheric conductivities and MHD wave parameters, we evaluate the energetics and dynamics of auroral energy transport. The simulation yields peak Poynting flux values (∼67,600 mW/m2) and auroral power outputs (∼2.2 °ø 1021 TW), significantly exceeding values reported by Juno-era observations . Additionally, predicted auroral brightness (∼1022 Rayleighs) and unphysical AlfvÅLen speeds (∼8.9 °ø 106 km/s) suggest overestimations stemming from assumptions in plasma density and field alignment . The absence of modeled precipitating electron flux further contrasts with typical magnetosphere-ionosphere coupling observations . Despite these discrepancies, the model captures...