Physics
Scientific paper
Dec 1977
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1977jgr....82.5541t&link_type=abstract
Journal of Geophysical Research, vol. 82, Dec. 1, 1977, p. 5541-5550.
Physics
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Diffusion Coefficient, Io, Jupiter Atmosphere, Particle Diffusion, Planetary Magnetospheres, Magnetospheric Proton Density, Pioneer Space Probes, Plasma Density, Proton Precipitation
Scientific paper
A method is derived for determining the radial diffusion coefficient from observed satellite effects of the inner Jovian satellites on the energetic particle fluxes. The method is based on data from L values which are significantly removed from the actual sweeping region. With regard to the large losses to the protons at Io's L shell, it is suggested that in addition to satellite sweepup, the losses may be associated with an enhanced precipitation due to resonant interaction with ion cyclotron waves near Io's orbit. It is noted that such additional loss mechanisms may also apply to electrons, and that such losses may significantly affect the estimated diffusion coefficient.
Goertz Christoph K.
Thomsen Michelle F.
Van Allen James A.
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