Other
Scientific paper
May 2010
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=2010ssrv..152..391s&link_type=abstract
Space Science Reviews, Volume 152, Issue 1-4, pp. 391-421
Other
8
Electromagnetic Induction, Magnetic Fields, Solar System Bodies
Scientific paper
Electromagnetic induction is a powerful technique to study the electrical conductivity of the interior of the Earth and other solar system bodies. Information about the electrical conductivity structure can provide strong constraints on the associated internal composition of planetary bodies. Here we give a review of the basic principles of the electromagnetic induction technique and discuss its application to various bodies of our solar system. We also show that the plasma environment, in which the bodies are embedded, generates in addition to the induced magnetic fields competing plasma magnetic fields. These fields need to be treated appropriately to reliably interpret magnetic field measurements in the vicinity of solar system bodies. Induction measurements are particularly important in the search for liquid water outside of Earth. Magnetic field measurements by the Galileo spacecraft provide strong evidence for a subsurface ocean on Europa and Callisto. The induction technique will provide additional important constraints on the possible subsurface water, when used on future Europa and Ganymede orbiters. It can also be applied to probe Enceladus and Titan with Cassini and future spacecraft.
Glassmeier Karl-Heinz
Neubauer Fritz Manfred
Saur Joachim
No associations
LandOfFree
Induced Magnetic Fields in Solar System Bodies does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this scientific paper.
If you have personal experience with Induced Magnetic Fields in Solar System Bodies, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Induced Magnetic Fields in Solar System Bodies will most certainly appreciate the feedback.
Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-801926