Jovian magnetosphere: a post-Voyager view

Journal Article · Tue Jan 20 04:00:00 EST 1981 · EOS, Trans., Am. Geophys. Union; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1029/EO062i003p00025-01· OSTI ID:6805684

Hill, T W

Results of observational and theoretical work presented at the Rice University Conference on the Physics of the Jovian Magnetosphere (February 27-29, 1980) are summarized and used to elucidate the post-Voyager status of the understanding of Jovian magnetosphere dynamics. Works considered treat earth-based and Voyager observations of the Io torus, decametric and kilometric radio emissions, corotation of magnetospheric plasma with the magnetic field, and theoretical studies of mechanisms of particle acceleration, diffusion and loss in the magnetosphere and interplanetary space. Issues remaining to be resolved by future research are also indicated, particularly questions of the discrepancy between plasma flow measurements obtained on the two plasma experiments on each Voyager spacecraft, and the localization of the source of torus plasma.

• Research Organization: Rice University, Houston, TX
• OSTI ID: 6805684
• Journal Information: EOS, Trans., Am. Geophys. Union; (United States), Journal Name: EOS, Trans., Am. Geophys. Union; (United States) Vol. 62:3; ISSN EOSTA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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