Dan Naylor

PhD student

Research Overview

Soft X-rays are generated within planetary magnetosheaths due to the interaction between magnetospheric neutrals and highly charged solar wind ions. Imaging of these soft X-rays is an emerging technology that can allow for a dynamic, global diagnostic view of the magnetosheath region to be built and exploration of the solar wind driving of planetary magnetospheres. I am modelling the magnetosheath of Uranus, a highly complex and interesting system, to investigate soft X-ray emission from the region and ultimately aim to test the viability of sending an SXI along with the planned flagship mission to the Uranian system.


Oral presentation


Participation in conference - Academic


Participation in conference - Academic


Participation in workshop, seminar, course


Participation in conference - Academic

  • Space and Planetary Physics