Mathematics – Logic
Scientific paper
Aug 1990
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1990jgr....9514841v&link_type=abstract
(American Geophysical Union and Geological Society of America, International Conference on Mars, 4th, Tucson, AZ, Jan. 10-13, 19
Mathematics
Logic
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Mars Atmosphere, Mars Surface, Plasma Diagnostics, Shock Wave Interaction, Solar Activity Effects, Solar Wind, Energetic Particles, Mariner 4 Space Probe, Planetary Magnetic Fields, Planetary Magnetospheres
Scientific paper
Measurements with the plasma analyzers on the Mars-2, 3 and 5 spacecraft show that Mars deflects a large fraction of the incoming solar wind flow to form a strong bow shock. The bow shock is about 1.41 Rm from the center of the planet at the subsolar point and about 2.40 Rm at the terminator. These distances are similar to those for Venus at times of moderate solar activity. The inferred effective obstacle altitude is about 400-700 km. An ion cushion has been found which is similar in its properties to the Venus magnetic barrier. The formation of this cushion appears to cause the deflection of the solar wind. Inside the cushion but well above the ionosphere is found a region where the ions are at the background, the electrons are cool and the magnetic pressure dominates. This region may resemble a planetary magnetosphere.
Luhmann Janet G.
Russell Christopher T.
Vaisberg Oleg L.
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