Model Results and Observations of Jupiter's Synchrotron Radiation

Details Model Results and Observations of Jupiter's Synchrotron Radiation Model Results and Observations of Jupiter's Synchrotron Radiation

Dec 1999

adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1999baas...31.1586b&link_type=abstract

American Astronomical Society, DPS Meeting #31, late abstracts, #59.17; Bulletin of the American Astronomical Society, Vol. 31,

Astronomy and Astrophysics

Astronomy

Scientific paper

Jupiter's synchrotron emission has been observed extensively from earth-based radio observatories for more than 30 years. These observations provide important constraints on the magnetic field geometry and relativistic electron distribution in Jupiter's radiation belts. From a combination of observations and computer modeling we have been able to determine some parameters of the high energy electron population deep within Jupiter's radiation belts. Using a longitudinally symmetric electron distribution we are able to accurately model the observed rotational variability of the synchrotron emission. The model results suggest the radial profile of relativistic electrons can be described by a simple two component pitch angle distribution modified by losses associated with satellites and ring absorption. We will present results related to the radial dependence of the pitch angle, spatial density, and energy distribution of the electrons. The results have important implications to understanding the physical processes active in Jupiter's radiation belts and the required level of radiation hardening necessary for future missions to the Jupiter system and Europa.

Affiliated with

Also associated with

No associations

Rating

Model Results and Observations of Jupiter's Synchrotron Radiation 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 Model Results and Observations of Jupiter's Synchrotron Radiation, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Model Results and Observations of Jupiter's Synchrotron Radiation will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-1724759