The effect of some solar wind disturbances on the plasma tail of a comet: models and observations

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Jun 2000

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Astronomy and Astrophysics, v.358, p.759-775 (2000)

Astronomy and Astrophysics

Astrophysics

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Comets: General, Solar System: General, Sun: Solar Wind

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The effect of several solar wind disturbances on the plasma tail of a comet is studied by means of MHD model calculations. In particular, high speed streams (HSS) and non compressive density enhancements (NCDE) are investigated. Interplanetary shock waves, changes of the flow direction and current sheets are reconsidered. It is shown that HSSs, NCDEs and shocks can cause tail disconnections (DE). The DEs associated with these three solar wind disturbances can be distinguished by their morphology. These differences in appearance can be seen in observed DEs. For some DEs plausible solar wind triggers have been identified by observers. These corroborate the findings of the model calculations.

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