Physics
Scientific paper
Aug 2007
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=2007epsc.conf..884r&link_type=abstract
European Planetary Science Congress 2007, Proceedings of a conference held 20-24 August, 2007 in Potsdam, Germany. Online at ht
Physics
Scientific paper
Energetic electron fluxes from more than two years of ASPERA-3 observations are organized in various coordinate systems for the investigation of possible asymmetries in the global configuration and dynamics of the Martian induced magnetospheric cavity. Statistically significant asymmetries are found for high-flux events (electron "beams") with respect to the solar wind convective electric field direction (Esw). These beams, that seem to be of magnetosheath origin, are more frequently detected at the terminator region and at the hemisphere that the Esw is pointing, while they also seem to extend in the Martian wake. A detailed investigation of the electron fluxes at the terminator region shows that the largest contribution to the Esw asymmetry comes from regions of moderate or strong crustal fields. Such observations have implications about reconnection processes in the terminator region and provide new insights on magnetic anomaly effects in the global dynamics of the Mars - solar wind interaction.
Barabash Stas
David Winningham J.
Dubinin Edik
Fraenz Markus
Frahm Robert
No associations
LandOfFree
Energetic electron asymmetries at Mars: Mars Express ASPERA-3 observations 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 Energetic electron asymmetries at Mars: Mars Express ASPERA-3 observations, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Energetic electron asymmetries at Mars: Mars Express ASPERA-3 observations will most certainly appreciate the feedback.
Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-973112