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AMPTE/CCE observations of shell-like He/sup 2 +/ and O/sup 6 +/ distributions in the magnetosheath

Journal Article · · Geophys. Res. Lett.; (United States)
We present the first simultaneous observations of solar wind He/sup 2 +/ and O/sup 6 +/ shell-like distributions in the magnetosheath. The He/sup 2 +/ and O/sup 6 +/ distributions are centered on the downstream H/sup +/ bulk velocity and have radii proportional to mass/charge. These observations are consistent with the electrostatic cross-shock potential model discussed in the text. copyright American Geophysical Union 1988
Research Organization:
Lockheed Palo Also Research Laboratory, Palo Alto, CA
OSTI ID:
6552952
Journal Information:
Geophys. Res. Lett.; (United States), Journal Name: Geophys. Res. Lett.; (United States) Vol. 15:12; ISSN GPRLA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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