Physics – Plasma Physics
Scientific paper
May 2004
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=2004jgra..10905105c&link_type=abstract
Journal of Geophysical Research, Volume 109, Issue A5, CiteID A05105
Physics
Plasma Physics
11
Interplanetary Physics: Cosmic Rays, Space Plasma Physics: Transport Processes, Space Plasma Physics: Numerical Simulation Studies, Solar Physics, Astrophysics, And Astronomy: Magnetic Fields, Interplanetary Physics: Heliopause And Solar Wind Termination
Scientific paper
This paper studies the radial intensity profiles of galactic cosmic ray protons (H) and α particles (He) during the solar minimum periods of 1987 (the so-called negative drift state) and 1977/1997 (both positive drift states). These intensities, as measured with the Pioneers 10/11, Voyagers 1/2, and IMP spacecraft, are examined with numerical solutions of the cosmic ray transport equation. Previous studies have shown that the galactic cosmic ray intensities and radial gradients observed by the Voyagers during 1997 in the outer heliosphere were so low that they cannot be readily explained by a standard no-shock modulation model. Here we investigate whether acceleration at the solar wind termination shock and the transport of these particles through an extended heliosheath beyond this shock provide sufficient additional modulation to explain these low intensities. In this approach we take into account several different heliomagnetic field configurations. It is found that the acceleration at the termination shock and modulation in the heliosheath do not alleviate the problem but that a nonspherical shock and heliopause produce modulation features that may possibly explain the observations. These shock and heliosheath effects are discussed in detail.
Caballero-López Rogelio Antonio
McDonald Frank B.
Moraal Harm
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