The magnetosphere of Uranus

Details The magnetosphere of Uranus The magnetosphere of Uranus

Dec 1986

adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1986plrp....6....8n&link_type=abstract

Planetary Report (ISSN 0736-3680), vol. 6, Nov.-Dec. 1986, p. 8-10.

Physics

Magnetic Dipoles, Planetary Magnetic Fields, Planetary Magnetospheres, Planetary Rotation, Solar Wind, Uranus (Planet), Auroras, Magnetic Poles, Polar Regions, Radiation Belts, Radio Emission, Radio Signals

Scientific paper

The magnetosphere and magnetic field of Uranus are analyzed using Voyager 2 data. It is observed that the magnetic axis of Uranus is tilted 60 deg from its rotation axis; the magnetic dipole center is displaced almost 7700 km from the center of the planet; the magnetic field intensity varies over its surface between 24,000-69,000 gammas; and the rotation rate of the planet is 17.24 hours. The dynamo generation of the planetary magnetic field is examined. Consideration is given to the auroral activity, magnetic tails, moons, and radiation belts of charged particles of Uranus. The significance of the large tilt and offset magnetic axis for the interior of Uranus is discussed.

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