Jupiter's ionosphere: prospects for Pioneer 10
Journal Article
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· Science, v. 184, no. 4133, pp. 154-156
Model Jovian ionospheres are constructed for comparison with Pioneer 10 results. Electron densiiy maxima are predicted at a level approximately 220 kilometers above an assumed reference height where the hydrogen density is 10/sup 16/ molecules per cubic centimeter. It may be possible to use observations of the eleciron density to locate the turbopause. Attention is drawn to a possible strong source of ionized sodium from Io which might lead to large electron densities at low altitudes. (auth)
- Research Organization:
- Univ. of Pittsburgh
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- NSA Number:
- NSA-29-027557
- OSTI ID:
- 4335702
- Journal Information:
- Science, v. 184, no. 4133, pp. 154-156, Journal Name: Science, v. 184, no. 4133, pp. 154-156; ISSN SCIEA
- Country of Publication:
- Country unknown/Code not available
- Language:
- English
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