The solar wind interaction with Mars as seen by the Viking retarding potential analyzers

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Jun 1982

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Journal of Geophysical Research, vol. 87, June 1, 1982, p. 4395-4404. Research supported by the Alexander von Humboldt-Stiftung

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Ionospheric Sounding, Mars Atmosphere, Plasma Interactions, Solar Terrestrial Interactions, Solar Wind, Viking Mars Program, Bow Waves, Electron Flux Density, Signal Analyzers, Signature Analysis, Mars, Solar Wind, Interaction, Viking 1, Viking 2, Ionosphere, Rpa, Retarding Potential Analyzer, Electrons, Flux, Energy, Spectra, Data, Altitude, Waves, Power, Bow Shock, Models, Magnetic Fields, Equipment, Diagrams, Observations, Analysis, Plasma, Currents

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Both energy spectra and continuous monitoring periods of the total flux above 15 eV are available, from Viking retarding potential analyzer measurements of electron fluxes not exceeding 75 eV out to 16,000 km above the Mars surface. Although the mean electron current at energies above 15 eV increases monotonically by almost two orders of magnitude from 9000 to 700 km in Viking 1 data, no clear signature of the bow shock is seen. Total current wave power shows a peak near 1700 km altitude. It is suggested that there may be a highly turbulent shock structure masking a clear signature of the bow shock in the time-averaged data, and it is concluded that the interaction model consistent with the bow shock at 1700 km, together with ionosphere measurements, indicates a permanent magnetic field able to stand off the solar wind during the Viking 1 entry.

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