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The magnetic field of JupiterThe paper is concerned mainly with the intrinsic planetary field which dominates the inner magnetosphere up to a distance of 10 to 12 Jovian radii where other phenomena, such as ring currents and diamagnetic effects of trapped charged particles, become significant. The main magnetic field of Jupiter as determined by in-situ observations by Pioner 10 and 11 is found to be relatively more complex than a simple offset tilted dipole. Deviations from a simple dipole geometry lead to distortions of the charged particle L shells and warping of the magnetic equator. Enhanced absorption effects associated with Io and Amalthea are predicted. The results are consistent with the conclusions derived from extensive radio observations at decimetric and decametric wavelengths for the planetary field.
Document ID
19770039077
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Acuna, M. H.
(NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD, United States)
Ness, N. F.
(NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Laboratory for Extraterrestrial Physics, Greenbelt, Md., United States)
Date Acquired
August 9, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1976
Subject Category
Lunar And Planetary Exploration
Meeting Information
Meeting: Magnetospheric particles and fields Summer Advanced Study School
Location: Graz
Country: Austria
Start Date: August 4, 1975
End Date: August 15, 1975
Accession Number
77A21929
Distribution Limits
Public
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