Venus 'lightning' signals reinterpreted as in situ plasma noise

Details Venus 'lightning' signals reinterpreted as in situ plasma noise Venus 'lightning' signals reinterpreted as in situ plasma noise

Sep 1987

adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1987jgr....92.9907t&link_type=abstract

Journal of Geophysical Research (ISSN 0148-0227), vol. 92, Sept. 1, 1987, p. 9907-9919.

Physics

28

Lightning, Planetary Ionospheres, Plasma Oscillations, Solar Planetary Interactions, Venus Surface, Volcanoes, Interplanetary Magnetic Fields, Ionospheric Ion Density, Pioneer Venus Spacecraft, Venus, Lightning, Plasma, Electric Fields, Bursts, Nightside, Surface, Spacecraft Observations, Pvo Mission, Statistical Analysis, Ionopshere, Solar Wind, Interactions, Density Gradient, Concentration, Atmosphere, Ions, Magnetic Fields, Perturbations, Oefd Instrument, Distribution, Latitude, Longitude, Whistlers, Alt

Scientific paper

This paper presents detailed evidence in support of the earlier suggestion by Taylor et al. (1985, 1986) that the 100-Hz noise (or LW events) detected by the Pioneer Venus Orbiter across the nightside of Venus should not be unconditionally interpreted as evidence of 'lightning' at Venus. It is shown that the statistical behavior of the electric field noise is consistent with the interpretation that the noise source is local to the spacecraft; the LW events result from the plasma instabilities through which the Orbiter passes. It is also shown that the occurrence of the LW events attributed to lightning decreases significantly at altitudes below about 180 km. The noise is most frequently observed near 180-200 km; the irregularities in this region are interpreted as a result of the nightside interaction of the solar wind/IMF with the ionosphere.

Affiliated with

Also associated with

No associations

Rating

Venus 'lightning' signals reinterpreted as in situ plasma noise 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 Venus 'lightning' signals reinterpreted as in situ plasma noise, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Venus 'lightning' signals reinterpreted as in situ plasma noise will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-1675943