Collisionless coupling processes in AMPTE releasesAn evaluation is made of results obtained to date by in situ measurements, numerical simulations, and theoretical considerations of Active Magnetospheric Particle Tracer Explorer chemical releases bearing on the nature of collisionless coupling processes. It is noted that both laminar and turbulent forces act to couple the solar wind momentum and energy to the release cloud; the magnetic field compression formed in this interaction plays an important intermediary role in coupling the two plasmas, and the intense electrostatic turbulence generated enhances the interaction. A scenario accounting for several features in the observed evolution of the December 27, 1984 artificial comet release is presented.
Document ID
19910048398
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Lui, A. T. Y. (Johns Hopkins University Laurel, MD, United States)