A self-consistent model of Jupiter's magnetodisc including the effects of centrifugal force and pressure

Details A self-consistent model of Jupiter's magnetodisc including the effects of centrifugal force and pressure A self-consistent model of Jupiter's magnetodisc including the effects of centrifugal force and pressure

Apr 1986

adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1986jgr....91.4201c&link_type=abstract

Journal of Geophysical Research (ISSN 0148-0227), vol. 91, April 1, 1986, p. 4201-4221.

Physics

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Centrifugal Force, Jupiter Atmosphere, Planetary Magnetic Fields, Planetary Magnetospheres, Pressure Effects, Space Plasmas, Cold Plasmas, High Temperature Plasmas, Plasma Currents, Plasma Density, Plasma Diffusion, Plasma Pressure, Self Consistent Fields, Solar Planetary Interactions

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The development of a time-stationary numerical model of the Jovian magnetosphere is described. The thermal energy of the particles and the centrifuge force exerted on the ions are used to calculate the magnetic field configuration and spatial distribution of the plasma within the magnetosphere. The plasma distribution within the magnetosphere is represented by a cold plasma diffusing outward and a hot, low-density plasma diffusing inward; the temperature, pressure, and distribution of the hot plasma and the mass density and temperature of the cold plasma are examined. The model is compared to observations of the magnetosphere in terms of the spatial distribution of the magnetic field, current, and plasma pressure and density. The data reveal that the pressure gradients form the major source of azimuthal currents and the centrifugal current is of secondary importance.

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