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Wave propagation in the magnetosphere of JupiterA systematic procedure is developed for identifying the spatial regimes of various modes of wave propagation in the Jupiter magnetosphere that may be encountered by flyby missions. The Clemmow-Mullaly-Allis (CMA) diagram of plasma physics is utilized to identify the frequency regimes in which different modes of propagation occur in the magnetoplasma. The Gledhill model and the Ioannidis and Brice model of the magnetoplasma are summarized, and configuration-space CMA diagrams are constructed for each model for frequencies from 10 Hz to 1 MHz. The distinctive propagation features, the radio noise regimes, and the wave-particle interactions are discussed. It is concluded that the concentration of plasma in the equatorial plane makes this region of vital importance for radio observations with flyby missions. Local radio noise around the electron cyclotron frequency will probably differ appreciably from its terrestrial counterpart due to the lack of field-line guidance. Hydromagnetic wave properties at frequencies near the ion cyclotron frequency and below will probably be similar to the terrestrial case.
Document ID
19720020219
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Liemohn, H. B.
(Boeing Scientific Research Labs. Seattle, WA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 6, 2013
Publication Date
July 1, 1972
Publication Information
Publication: JPL Proc. of the Jupiter Radiation Belt Workshop
Subject Category
Space Sciences
Accession Number
72N27869
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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