On possible observational evidence in electron density profiles of a magnetic field in the Martian ionosphere

Physics – Fluid Dynamics

Scientific paper

Rate now

  [ 0.00 ] – not rated yet Voters 0   Comments 0

Details

9

Electron Density Profiles, Ionospheric Electron Density, Mars Atmosphere, Planetary Ionospheres, Planetary Magnetic Fields, Two Dimensional Models, Data Reduction, Fluid Dynamics, Oxygen Ions, Photoionization, Thermal Plasmas

Scientific paper

The purpose of this paper is to examine the effects of a horizontal magnetic field and of horizontal transport of plasma on the vertical electron density profile in the Martian ionopshere. A two-dimensional magnetohydrodynamic model for the steady state Martian ionosphere is presented. The model takes into account the basic reactions involving O(+), O2(+), and CO2(+) ions and vertical plasma transport as well as horizontal plasma transport along the hypothesized magnetic field lines. The good agreement between model predictions and experimental electron density radio occultation profiles supports the hypothesis of an intrinsic magnetic field of Mars.

No associations

LandOfFree

Say what you really think

Search LandOfFree.com for scientists and scientific papers. Rate them and share your experience with other people.

Rating

On possible observational evidence in electron density profiles of a magnetic field in the Martian ionosphere 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 On possible observational evidence in electron density profiles of a magnetic field in the Martian ionosphere, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and On possible observational evidence in electron density profiles of a magnetic field in the Martian ionosphere will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

     

Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-844883

  Search
All data on this website is collected from public sources. Our data reflects the most accurate information available at the time of publication.