Physics
Scientific paper
Dec 2008
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=2008agufm.u21a0040k&link_type=abstract
American Geophysical Union, Fall Meeting 2008, abstract #U21A-0040
Physics
2722 Forecasting (7924, 7964), 2753 Numerical Modeling, 2756 Planetary Magnetospheres (5443, 5737, 6033), 2784 Solar Wind/Magnetosphere Interactions, 6235 Mercury
Scientific paper
In preparation for the second MESSENGER flyby of Mercury on October 6, 2008, 3D multi-fluid simulations are used to predict Mercury's magnetospheric response to many possible solar wind and interplanetary magnetic field (IMF) conditions. Magnetic field components, synthetic spectrograms and the temperature and densities of planetary ions including He+ and Na+ will be plotted along the MESSENGER II flyby trajectory through Mercury's magnetotail. Although solar wind activity may be increased compared to the MESSENGER I flyby in January, we will model both quiet and active solar wind conditions in preparation for the 2nd flyby. Specifically, we look to examine the location and time scales of any flux ropes that form and the location of the bow shock and magnetopause. Additionally, we are interested in determining under what external conditions asymmetric sodium outflow occurs, as well as examining the presence of any field-aligned currents. We will also provide model comparisons with ground-based observations and data from the MESSENGER I flyby.
Harnett Erika M.
Kidder A.
Winglee Robert M.
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