Physics
Scientific paper
Dec 2011
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=2011agufm.p41c1629h&link_type=abstract
American Geophysical Union, Fall Meeting 2011, abstract #P41C-1629
Physics
[5421] Planetary Sciences: Solid Surface Planets / Interactions With Particles And Fields, [5440] Planetary Sciences: Solid Surface Planets / Magnetic Fields And Magnetism, [6250] Planetary Sciences: Solar System Objects / Moon
Scientific paper
The Moon possess regions of localized surface magnetic field called magnetic anomalies. The albedo of the lunar surface at some of these magnetic anomalies is much higher than the surrounding region. These high albedo regions are referred to as lunar swirls. One of the proposed methods for swirl formation is through the deflection of charged particles that can weather the surface by the anomalous magnetic field. I will present results from particle tracking studies for the Reiner Gamma magnetic anomaly. Launching of thousands of solar wind protons produces noticeable deflection by the anomalous magnetic field in a manner consistent with the high albedo regions. I will also present particle and energy flux calculations at the surface and infer how the spatial variation in particle and energy flux would modulate the space weathering of the surface.
Harnett Erika M.
Kramer Georgiana Y.
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