Physics
Scientific paper
Feb 1982
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1982jgr....87..881w&link_type=abstract
Journal of Geophysical Research, vol. 87, Feb. 1, 1982, p. 881-885. Research supported by the Bundesministerium für Forschung u
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Earth Magnetosphere, Magnetohydrodynamic Flow, Saturn Atmosphere, Space Plasmas, Titan, Mach Number, Magnetopause, Magnetosheath, Plasma Density, Solar Wind, Saturn, Satellites, Titan, Plasmas, Environment, Solar Wind, Parameters, Magnetosphere, Magnetosheath, Magnetic Fields, Pressure, Orbits, Flows, Velocity, Bow Shock, Atmosphere, Data, Magnetopause, Stagnation Point, Diagrams, Magnetotail
Scientific paper
It is noted that Titan's plasma environment is variable for two reasons. The variability of the solar wind is such that Titan may be located in the outer magnetosphere, the magnetosheath, or the interplanetary medium around noon Saturnian local time. What is more, there are local time variations in Saturn's magnetosphere. The location of the stagnation point of Saturn's magnetosphere is calculated, assuming a terrestrial type magnetosphere. Characteristic plasma parameters along the orbit of Titan are shown for high solar wind pressure. During crossings of the Saturnian magnetopause or bow shock by Titan, abrupt changes in the flow direction and stagnation pressure are expected, as are rapid associated changes in Titan's uppermost atmosphere.
Neubauer Fritz Manfred
Wolf D. A.
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