Abstract The observed magnetic field configuration in the Venus magnetosheath contains information about the solar wind mass-loading processes occurring as a result of the extension of the neutral atmosphere into the magnetosheath. In this paper, magnetic field signatures of various mass-loading processes are discussed and experimental results from the Pioneer Venus Orbiter magnetometer experiment are examined for evidence of these signatures. The data suggest that the −X acceleration process, stochastic pickup of ionospheric ions, and X force “scavenging” at the ionopause all occur at various times.
Evidence for mass-loading of the Venus magnetosheath
Advances in Space Research ; 5 , 4 ; 307-311
1985-01-01
5 pages
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
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