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The average magnetic field draping and consistent plasma properties of the Venus magnetotailThe detailed average draping pattern of the magnetic field in the deep Venus magnetotail is examined. The variability of the data ordered by spatial location is studied, and the groundwork is laid for developing a coordinate system which measured locations with respect to the tail structures. The reconstruction of the tail in the presence of flapping using a new technique is shown, and the average variations in the field components are examined, including the average field vectors, cross-tail current density distribution, and J x B forces as functions of location across the tail. The average downtail velocity is derived as a function of distance, and a simple model based on the field variations is defined from which the average plasma acceleration is obtained as a function of distance, density, and temperature.
Document ID
19860061040
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Mccomas, D. J.
(Los Alamos National Laboratory NM, United States)
Spence, H. E.
(Los Alamos National Lab. NM, United States)
Russell, C. T.
(California, University Los Angeles, United States)
Saunders, M. A.
(Imperial College of Science and Technology London, United Kingdom)
Date Acquired
August 12, 2013
Publication Date
July 1, 1986
Publication Information
Publication: Journal of Geophysical Research
Volume: 91
ISSN: 0148-0227
Subject Category
Lunar And Planetary Exploration
Accession Number
86A45778
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAS2-9491
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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