A general model for Io's neutral gas clouds. I - Mathematical description

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Apr 1988

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Astrophysical Journal Supplement Series (ISSN 0067-0049), vol. 66, April 1988, p. 397-411.

Astronomy and Astrophysics

Astrophysics

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Io, Mathematical Models, Neutral Gases, Planetary Magnetospheres, Equations Of Motion, Kinetic Theory, Radiation Pressure, Velocity Distribution

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A general mathematical formalism for calculating the physical properties of any of Io's neutral gas clouds (Na, K, O, S, SO2) is presented. The dynamical effects of both the gravitational fields of Io and Jupiter and solar radiation pressure are included, in addition to the many complex space- and time-dependent interactions that occur between the neutral clouds and the plasma torus. The importance of this new model in studying both the plasma conditions prevalent in the inner planetary magnetosphere and the nature of Io's local atmosphere is discussed. A numerical method for evaluating the physical properties of the neutral clouds using the new model is described.

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