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Centrifugal instability of the Jovian magnetosphere and its interaction with the solar windThe outer regions (r greater than 2.3 Jupiter radii) of the magnetosphere of Jupiter will systematically accumulate plasma. If sufficient plasma accumulates, the field lines must open to allow the plasma to escape. Available energy sources appear able to supply plasma at a high enough rate to keep the field lines constantly open beyond about 60 Jupiter radii. It is suggested that the solar wind interaction with Jupiter may be essentially different from that with the earth, with the Jovian magnetosphere opening up to form a planetary wind.
Document ID
19750030412
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Michel, F. C.
(Rice University Houston, Tex., United States)
Sturrock, P. A.
(Stanford University Stanford, Calif., United States)
Date Acquired
August 8, 2013
Publication Date
November 1, 1974
Publication Information
Publication: Planetary and Space Science
Volume: 22
Subject Category
Lunar And Planetary Exploration
Accession Number
75A14484
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NGR-05-020-668
CONTRACT_GRANT: NGL-44-006-012
CONTRACT_GRANT: NGL-05-020-272
CONTRACT_GRANT: NSF GP-28033
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Public
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