Computer Science
Scientific paper
Nov 1979
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1979sci...206..972b&link_type=abstract
Science, vol. 206, Nov. 23, 1979, p. 972-976.
Computer Science
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Jupiter (Planet), Planetary Magnetospheres, Plasma Diagnostics, Space Plasmas, Voyager 2 Spacecraft, Bow Waves, Ganymede, Magnetic Equator, Magnetopause, Plasma Composition, Plasma Density, Plasma Oscillations, Shock Waves
Scientific paper
A preliminary report is presented of the results obtained by the Voyager 2 plasma experiment during the encounter of Voyager 2 with Jupiter from about 100 Jupiter radii before periapsis to about 300 Jupiter radii after periapsis, the instrument being identical to that on Voyager 1. The discussion covers the following: (1) the crossings of the bow shock and magnetopause observed on the inbound and outbound passes; (2) the radial variation of plasma properties in the magnetosphere; (3) variations in plasma properties near Ganymede; (4) corotation and composition of the plasma in the dayside magnetosphere; and (5) plasma sheet crossings observed on the inbound and outbound passes. From the planetary spin modulation of the plasma-electron intensity it is inferred that the plasma sheet is centered at the dipole magnetic equator out to a distance of 40-50 Jupiter radii and deviates from it toward the rotational equator at larger distances.
Bagenal Fran
Belcher John W.
Bridge H. S.
Lazarus Andrew J.
McNutt Ralph L. Jr.
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