Astronomy and Astrophysics – Astronomy
Scientific paper
May 1990
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1990sppi.rept..103r&link_type=abstract
In ESA, Space Plasma Physics Investigation by Cluster and Regatta p 103-108 (SEE N91-10417 01-46)
Astronomy and Astrophysics
Astronomy
International Sun Earth Explorers, Kelvin-Helmholtz Instability, Magnetohydrodynamic Flow, Magnetohydrodynamic Stability, Magnetopause, Plasma Waves, Cluster Mission, Data Processing, Space Plasmas, Spaceborne Astronomy, Spacecraft Configurations, Spacing
Scientific paper
Preliminary results from a study conducted on the basis of ISEE (International Sun Earth Explorers) 1 and 2 data are presented. Different methods are proposed for studying small structures with a set of four spacecraft. In order to illustrate these methods the ideal case of a uniformly moving current tube is considered. It is emphasized that a small interspacecraft distance (150 km) is needed to characterize the strong fluctuations of interest. It is also pointed out that the interpretation of small scale structures implies the knowledge of larger ones, for example: are there Kelvin-Helmholtz instabilities that may develop small scale structures. This question is proposed as one of the main goals of a joint Regatta Cluster mission.
Cornilleau-Wehrlin Nicole
Rezeau Laurence
Roux Alain
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