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Characteristics of Jovian trapped electrons and protons for the region within 20 Jupiter radii and their interaction with IoA brief summary is given of Pioneer 10 observations of trapped particles in the inner-core region (within 20 Jupiter radii) of the Jovian magnetosphere. The three sensor systems used to study trapped radiation in this region are described. Intensity profiles are plotted as a function of magnetic-shell parameter (L) for electrons with energies of at least 3 MeV, protons with energies of at least 35 MeV, and protons with energies between 0.5 and 1.8 MeV. The effect of trapped-particle absorption by Io is clearly seen in the intensity profiles of all the observed particle species, and evidence is presented for preferential absorption of small-pitch-angle particles by Io. Conclusive evidence is given for the fact that Jupiter's trapped radiation is maintained by the inward diffusion of particles across L shells.
Document ID
19750062178
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Simpson, J. A.
Hamilton, D. C.
Mckibben, R. B.
Mogro-Campero, A.
Pyle, K. R.
Tuzzolino, A. J.
(Chicago, University Chicago, Ill., United States)
Date Acquired
August 8, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1975
Subject Category
Lunar And Planetary Exploration
Accession Number
75A46250
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NGL-14-001-006
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAS2-5601
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAS2-6551
CONTRACT_GRANT: NSF GA-41692X
Distribution Limits
Public
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