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Voyager energetic particle observations at interplanetary shocks and upstream of planetary bow shocks - 1977-1990The Voyager 1 and 2 vehicles include instrumentation that makes comprehensive electron and ion measurements in several energy channels with good energy, temporal, and compositional resolution. Data gathered from 1977 to 1988, including observations downstream and upstream of four planetary bow shocks (earth, Saturn, Uranus, Jupiter) and numerous interplanetary shocks to about 30 AU, are analyzed in the context of the Fermi and shock drift acceleration models. Overall results indicate that electrons and ions observed upstream of planetary bow shocks have their source inside the parent magnetosphere, with first order Fermi acceleration playing a secondary role at best.
Document ID
19920043720
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
External Source(s)
Authors
Krimigis, S. M.
(Johns Hopkins University Laurel, MD, United States)
Date Acquired
August 15, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1992
Publication Information
Publication: Space Science Reviews
Volume: 59
ISSN: 0038-6308
Subject Category
Astrophysics
Accession Number
92A26344
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NSF ATM-79-25987
CONTRACT_GRANT: N00039-89-C-5301
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Public
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