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The spiral structure of the interplanetary magnetic field

Journal Article · · Geophys. Res. Lett.; (United States)
We examine the Pioneer 10 data concerning the heliocentric radial variation of the interplanetary magnetic field. Incorporating the systematic increase in solar wind velocity observed during the mission leads to much improved agreement between the usual Parker Archimedean spiral and the data. The effects of correlations between short-period fluctuations of speed and azimuthal field are discussed and it is concluded that during the period under study they did not substantially affect the average magnetic field. (AIP)
Research Organization:
Lunr and Planetary Laboratory, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona 85721
OSTI ID:
7350844
Journal Information:
Geophys. Res. Lett.; (United States), Journal Name: Geophys. Res. Lett.; (United States) Vol. 3:9; ISSN GPRLA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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