Magnetospheres of Jupiter, Saturn, and Uranus

Journal Article · Wed Apr 01 04:00:00 EST 1987 · Rev. Geophys. Space Phys.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1029/RG025i003p00615· OSTI ID:6238358

Connerney, J E.P.

The results published by U.S. scientists during 1983-1986 from studies related to the magnetospheres of Jupiter, Saturn, and Uranus are discussed. Consideration is given to the magnetic fields of these planets, charged particle environments, the interactions between the planetary rings and planetary satellites, the solar wind interactions, radio emissions, and auroras. Special attention is given to observations of (1) a small flux of energetic electrons and protons in the otherwise radiation-free environment in the magnetosphere under the rings of Saturn (interpreted as interactions of Galactic cosmic rays with the rings), (2) spokes, and (3) Saturn ring erosion.

• Research Organization: NASA, Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, MD
• OSTI ID: 6238358
• Journal Information: Rev. Geophys. Space Phys.; (United States), Journal Name: Rev. Geophys. Space Phys.; (United States) Vol. 25; ISSN RGPSB
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

640107* -- Astrophysics & Cosmology-- Planetary Phenomena
71 CLASSICAL AND QUANTUM MECHANICS
GENERAL PHYSICS
ATMOSPHERES
COSMIC RADIATION
DENSITY
ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION
INTERACTIONS
IONIZING RADIATIONS
JUPITER PLANET
LORENTZ FORCE
MAGNETIC FIELDS
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
PLANETARY ATMOSPHERES
PLANETARY MAGNETOSPHERES
PLANETS
RADIATIONS
RADIOWAVE RADIATION
RINGS
SATURN PLANET
SOLAR ACTIVITY
SOLAR WIND
URANUS PLANET