Plasma measurements near Mars on the U.S.S.R. Mars-2, -3, and -5 spacecraft are considered. The data are compared with simultaneous magnetic measurements. Strong evidence is obtained in favor of a direct interaction and mass exchange between the solar wind plasma and the gaseous envelope of Mars.
On the nature of the solar-wind-Mars interaction
01.01.1976
Aufsatz (Konferenz)
Keine Angabe
Englisch
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