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			Journal Articles by M. Nicolls
			
			
				
                    
					
                    
				
                    
					
                    
				
                    
					
                    
				
                    
					
						
Y. Shen, 
D. J. Knudsen, 
J. K. Burchill, 
A. Howarth, 
A. Yau, 
R. J. Redmon, 
D. M. Miles, 
R. H. Varney, and 
M. J. Nicolls
Strong ambipolar-driven ion upflow within the cleft ion fountain during low geomagnetic activity
J. Geophys. Res. Space Physics, 2016
	
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R. G. Gillies, 
A. van Eyken, 
E. Spanswick, 
M. Nicolls, 
J. Kelly, 
M. Greffen, 
D. Knudsen, 
M. Connors, 
M. Schutzer, 
T. Valentic, 
M. Malone, 
J. Buonocore, 
J.-P. St.-Maurice, and 
E. Donovan
First observations from the RISR-C incoherent scatter radar
Radio Science, 2016
	
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C. R. Clauer, 
Z. Xu, 
M. Maimaiti, 
J. M. Ruohoniemi, 
W. Scales, 
M. D. Hartinger, 
M. J. Nicolls, 
S. Kaeppler, 
F. D. Wilder, and 
R. E. Lopez
Investigation of a rare event where the polar ionospheric reverse convection potential does not saturate during a period of extreme northward IMF solar wind driving
J. Geophys. Res. Space Physics, 2016
	
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C. Yue, 
W. Li, 
Y. Nishimura, 
Q. Zong, 
Q. Ma, 
J. Bortnik, 
R. M. Thorne, 
G. D. Reeves, 
H. E. Spence, 
C. A. Kletzing, 
J. R. Wygant, and 
M. J. Nicolls
Rapid enhancement of low-energy (<100  eV) ion flux in response to interplanetary shocks based on two Van Allen Probes case studies: Implications for source regions and heating mechanisms.
J. Geophys. Res. Space Physics, 2016
	
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D. Janches, 
N. Swarnalingam, 
J. M. C. Plane, 
D. Nesvorný, 
W. Feng, 
D. Vokrouhlický, and 
M. J. Nicolls
RADAR DETECTABILITY STUDIES OF SLOW AND SMALL ZODIACAL DUST CLOUD PARTICLES. II. A STUDY OF THREE RADARS WITH DIFFERENT SENSITIVITY
The Astrophysical Journal, 2015
	
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G. W. Perry, 
H. Dahlgren, 
M. J. Nicolls, 
M. Zettergren, 
J.-P. St.-Maurice, 
J. L. Semeter, 
T. Sundberg, 
K. Hosokawa, 
K. Shiokawa, and 
S. Chen
Spatiotemporally resolved electrodynamic properties of a Sun-aligned arc over Resolute Bay
J. Geophys. Res., 2015
	
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D. A. Hickey, 
C. R. Martinis, 
F. S. Rodrigues, 
R. H. Varney, 
M. A. Milla, 
M. J. Nicolls, 
A. Strømme, and 
J. F. Arratia
Concurrent observations at the magnetic equator of small-scale irregularities and large-scale depletions associated with equatorial spread F
J. Geophys. Res., 2015
	
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F. S. Rodrigues., 
M. J. Nicolls, 
M. A. Milla, 
J. M. Smith, 
R. H. Varney, 
A. Strømme, 
C. Martinis, and 
J. F. Arratia
AMISR-14: Observations of equatorial spread F
Geophys. Res. Lett., 2015
	
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K. A. Lynch, 
D. L. Hampton, 
M. Zettergren, 
T. A. Bekkeng, 
M. Conde, 
P. A. Fernandes, 
P. Horak, 
M. Lessard, 
R. Miceli, 
R. Michell, 
J. Moen, 
M. Nicolls, 
S. P. Powell, and 
M. Samara
MICA sounding rocket observations of conductivity-gradient-generated auroral ionospheric responses: Small-scale structure with large-scale drivers
J. Geophys. Res. Space Physics, 2015
	
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L. R. Lyons, 
Y. Nishimura, 
B. Gallardo-Lacourt, 
M. J. Nicolls, 
S. Chen, 
D. L. Hampton, 
W. A. Bristow, 
J. M. Ruohoniemi, 
N. Nishitani, 
E. F. Donovan, and 
V. Angelopoulos
Azimuthal flow bursts in the Inner Plasma Sheet and Possible Connection with SAPS and Plasma Sheet Earthward Flow Bursts
J. Geophys. Res., 2015
	
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H. Dahlgren, 
G. Perry, 
J.-P. St.-Maurice, 
T. Sundberg, 
K. Hosokawa, 
J. L. Semeter, 
M. J. Nicolls, and 
K. Shiokawa
3D imaging reveals electrodynamics of polar cap aurora
Astronomy & Geophysics, 2014
	
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Y. Nishimura, 
L. R. Lyons, 
M. J. Nicolls, 
D. L. Hampton, 
R. G. Michell, 
M. Samara, 
W. A. Bristow, 
E. F. Donovan, 
E. Spanswick, 
V. Angelopoulos, and 
S. B. Mende
Coordinated ionospheric observations indicating coupling between pre-onset flow bursts and waves that leads to substorm onset
J. Geophys. Res., 2014
	
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M. Zettergren, 
K. Lynch, 
D. Hampton, 
M. Nicolls, 
B. Wright, 
M. Conde, 
J. Moen, 
M. Lessard, 
R. Miceli, and 
S. Powell
Auroral ionospheric F region density cavity formation and evolution: MICA campaign results
J. Geophys. Res., 2014
	
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S. Zou, 
M. B. Moldwin, 
M. J. Nicolls, 
A. J. Ridley, 
A. J. Coster, 
E. Yizengaw, 
L. R. Lyons, and 
E. F. Donovan
Electrodynamics of the high-latitude trough: its relationship with convection flows and field-aligned currents
J. Geophys. Res., 2013
	
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D. Hysell, 
R. Miceli, 
J. Munk, 
D. Hampton, 
C. Heinselman, 
M. Nicolls, 
S. Powell, 
K. Lynch, and 
M. Lessard
Comparing VHF coherent scatter from the radar aurora with incoherent scatter and all-sky auroral imagery
J. Geophys. Res., 2012
	
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H. Bahcivan, 
J. W. Cutler, 
M. Bennett, 
B. Kempke, 
J. C. Springmann, 
J. Buonocore, 
M. Nicolls, and 
R. Doe
First measurements of radar coherent scatter by the Radio Aurora Explorer CubeSat
Geophys. Res. Lett., 2012
	
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H. Dahlgren, 
G. W. Perry, 
J. L. Semeter, 
J.-P. St.-Maurice, 
K. Hosokawa, 
M. J. Nicolls, 
M. Greffen, 
K. Shiokawa, and 
C. Heinselman
Space-time variability of polar cap patches: Direct evidence for internal plasma structuring
J. Geophys. Res., 2012
	
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H. Dahlgren, 
J. L. Semeter, 
K. Hosokawa, 
M. J. Nicolls, 
T. W. Butler, 
M. G. Johnsen, 
K. Shiokawa, and 
C. Heinselman
Direct three-dimensional imaging of polar ionospheric structures with the Resolute Bay Incoherent Scatter Radar
Geophys. Res. Lett., 2012
	
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J. K. Burchill, 
J. H. Clemmons, 
D. J. Knudsen, 
M. Larsen, 
M. J. Nicolls, 
R. F. Pfaff, 
D. Rowland, and 
L. Sangalli
High-latitude E region ionosphere-thermosphere coupling: A comparative study using in situ and incoherent scatter radar observations
J. Geophys. Res., 2012
	
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H. Akbari, 
J. L. Semeter, 
H. Dahlgren, 
M. Diaz, 
M. Zettergren, 
A. Strømme, 
M. J. Nicolls, and 
C. Heinselman
Anomalous ISR echoes preceding auroral breakup: Evidence for strong Langmuir turbulence
Geophys. Res. Lett., 2012
	
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M. R. Mella, 
K. A. Lynch, 
D. L. Hampton, 
H. Dahlgren, 
P. M. Kintner, 
M. Lessard, 
D. Lummerzheim, 
E. T. Lundberg, 
M. J. Nicolls, and 
H. C. Stenbaek-Nielsen
Sounding rocket study of two sequential auroral poleward boundary intensifications
J. Geophys. Res., 2011
	
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L. R. Lyons, 
Y. Nishimura, 
H.-J. Kim, 
E. Donovan, 
V. Angelopoulos, 
G. Sofko, 
M. Nicolls, 
C. Heinselman, 
J. M. Ruohoniemi, and 
N. Nishitani
Possible connection of polar cap flows to pre- and post-substorm onset PBIs and streamers
J. Geophys. Res., 2011
	
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M. C. Kelley, 
M. J. Nicolls, 
R. H. Varney, 
R. L. Collins, 
R. Doe, 
J. M. C. Plane, 
J. Thayer, 
M. Taylor, 
B. Thurairajah, and 
K. Mizutani
Radar, lidar, and optical observations in the polar summer mesosphere shortly after a space shuttle launch
J. Geophys. Res., 2010
	
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L. R. Lyons, 
Y. Nishimura, 
Y. Shi, 
S. Zou, 
H.-J. Kim, 
V. Angelopoulos, 
C. Heinselman, 
M. J. Nicolls, and 
K.-H. Fornacon
Substorm triggering by new plasma intrusion: Incoherent-scatter radar observations
J. Geophys. Res., 2010
	
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R. Cosgrove, 
M. Nicolls, 
H. Dahlgren, 
S. Ranjan, 
E. Sanchez, and 
R. Doe
Radar detection of a localized 1.4 Hz pulsation in auroral plasma, simultaneous with pulsating optical emissions, during a substorm
Ann Geophys, 2010
	
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Y. Nishimura, 
L. R. Lyons, 
S. Zou, 
X. Xing, 
V. Angelopoulos, 
S. B. Mende, 
J. W. Bonnell, 
D. Larson, 
U. Auster, 
T. Hori, 
N. Nishitani, 
K. Hosokawa, 
G. Sofko, 
M. Nicolls, and 
C. Heinselman
Preonset time sequence of auroral substorms: Coordinated observations by all-sky imagers, satellites, and radars
J. Geophys. Res., 2010
	
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S. Zou, 
M. B. Moldwin, 
L. R. Lyons, 
Y. Nishimura, 
M. Hirahara, 
T. Sakanoi, 
K. Asamura, 
M. J. Nicolls, 
Y. Miyashita, 
S. B. Mende, and 
C. J. Heinselman
Identification of substorm onset location and preonset sequence using Reimei, THEMIS GBO, PFISR, and Geotail
J. Geophys. Res., 2010
	
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M. J. Taylor, 
Y. Zhao, 
P.-D. Pautet, 
M. J. Nicolls, 
R. L. Collins, 
J. Barker-Tvedtnes, 
C. D. Burton, 
B. Thurairajah, 
J. Reimuller, 
R. H. Varney, 
C. J. Heinselman, and 
K. Mizutani
Coordinated optical and radar image measurements of noctilucent clouds and polar mesospheric summer echoes
J. Atmos. Solar-Terr. Phys., 2009
	
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P. G. Richards, 
M. J. Nicolls, 
C. J. Heinselman, 
J. J. Sojka, 
J. M. Holt, and 
R. R. Meier
Measured and modeled ionospheric densities, temperatures, and winds during the international polar year
J. Geophys. Res., 2009
	
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L. R. Lyons, 
H.-J. Kim, 
X. Xing, 
S. Zou, 
D.-Y. Lee, 
C. Heinselman, 
M. J. Nicolls, 
V. Angelopoulos, 
D. Larson, 
J. McFadden, 
A. Runov, and 
K.-H. Fornacon
Evidence that solar wind fluctuations substantially affect global convection and substorm occurrence
J. Geophys. Res., 2009
	
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			Conference Papers
			
			
				
                    
					
                    
				
                    
					
                    
				
                    
					
						
T. Valentic, 
J. Buonocore, 
M. Cousins, 
C. Heinselman, 
J. Jorgensen, 
J. Kelly, 
M. Malone, 
M. Nicolls, and 
A. van Eyken
AMISR: The Advanced Modular Incoherent Scatter Radar
2013 IEEE International Symposium on Phased Array Systems and Technology, 2013
	
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			Book Chapters
			
			
				
                    
					
						
T. E. Moore, 
K. S. Brenneman, 
C. R. Chappell, 
J. H. Clemmons, 
G. A. Collinson, 
C. Cully, 
E. Donovan, 
G. D. Earle, 
D. J. Gershman, 
R. A. Heelis, 
L. M. Kistler, 
L. Kepko, 
G. Khazanov, 
D. J. Knudsen, 
M. Lessard, 
E. A. MacDonald, 
M. J. Nicolls, 
C. J. Pollock, 
R. Pfaff, 
D. E. Rowland, 
E. Sanchez, 
R. W. Schunk, 
J. Semeter, 
R. J. Stangeway, and 
J. Thayer
Future Atmosphere-Ionosphere-Magnetosphere Coupling Study Requirements
	Magnetosphere-Ionosphere Coupling in the Solar System,
	American Geophysical Union,
        
	2016
        
	
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L. R. Lyons, 
Y. Nishimura, 
B. Gallardo-Lacourt, 
Y. Zou, 
E. F. Donovan, 
S. Mende, 
V. Angelopoulos, 
J. M. Ruohoniemi, 
K. A. McWilliams, 
D. L. Hampton, and 
M. J. Nicolls
Dynamics Related to Plasmasheet Flow Bursts as Revealed from the Aurora
	Auroral Dynamics and Space Weather (eds. Y. Zhang and L. J. Paxton),
	John Wiley & Sons,
        
	2015
        
	
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