Ion exchange with the solar wind for planets with negligible intrinsic magnetic fields

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Mar 1979

adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1979p%26ss...27..243n&link_type=abstract

Planetary and Space Science, vol. 27, Mar. 1979, p. 243-247.

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Ion Exchanging, Ionospheric Currents, Planetary Magnetic Fields, Solar Wind, Current Density, Incident Radiation, Magnetic Field Configurations, Mars Atmosphere, Planetary Ionospheres

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The exchange of ions between the ionosphere of a planet with negligible intrinsic magnetic field, and the solar wind is examined. It is suggested that a balance exists between the outflow of ionospheric ions at the plasmapause and ions from the solar wind in a restricted region close to the subsolar point. This results in a current system towards the subsolar point on the surface of the ionopause and a toroidal magnetic field. Simple calculations are made of the current and field configuration that might result from the system for conditions similar to those encountered on the Viking 1 and 2 transits of the Mars ionosphere.

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