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Maurice, S., Engle, I.M., Blanc, M. and Skubis, M. (1996). Geometry of Saturn's magnetopause model. Journal of Geophysical Research 101: doi: 10.1029/96JA02605. issn: 0148-0227. |
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We report on an idealized three-dimensional model of Saturn's magnetopause. Using the subsolar point distance R0=24 RS, we provide an analytical parameterization of the magnetopause model described by Maurice and Engle [1995>. This representation of Saturn's magnetopause is consistent with Voyager 1 magnetopause crossing observations. The magnetopause shape is then scaled to 17 RS≤R0≤45 RS and applied to Pioneer 11 and Voyager 2 observations. Results highlight variations of R0 during magnetopause crossings (over a few hours) and/or between inbound and outbound crossings (over a few days). Finally, we extend the parameterization of Saturn's magnetopause to nonzero dipole tilt angles. The model is intended for use in support of the Cassini mission. ¿ American Geophysical Union 1996 |
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Keywords
Magnetospheric Physics, Planetary magnetospheres (5443, 5737, 6030), Magnetospheric Physics, Magnetopause, cusp, and boundary layers, Magnetospheric Physics, Numerical modeling, Magnetospheric Physics, Solar wind/magnetosphere interactions |
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American Geophysical Union 2000 Florida Avenue N.W. Washington, D.C. 20009-1277 USA 1-202-462-6900 1-202-328-0566 service@agu.org |
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