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Dust-magnetospheric interactionsThe important processes controlling the electrical potentials of dust grains in planetary magnetospheres are considered, and the quasi-equilibrium electric potentials acquired by them in the different plasma and radiative environments encountered are evaluated. The orbital dynamics of such charged grains is discussed, and their interaction with satellites within the planetary magnetospheres is considered. The possibility of magneto-gravitational capture of these gains by magnetospheres, to form dust rings around the planets, is also discussed. Finally, the possible break-up of grains charged to large electrical potentials and its consequences are briefly addressed.
Document ID
19800029576
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Mendis, D. A.
(California, University La Jolla, Calif., United States)
Date Acquired
August 10, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1979
Subject Category
Astrophysics
Meeting Information
Meeting: In: Space research XIX
Location: Innsbruck
Country: Austria
Start Date: May 29, 1978
End Date: June 10, 1978
Accession Number
80A13746
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NSF MPS-78-23501
CONTRACT_GRANT: NGR-05-009-110
CONTRACT_GRANT: NSG-7102
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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