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Horanyi et al. 1993
Horanyi, M., Morfill, G. and Grün, E. (1993). The dusty ballerina skirt of Jupiter. Journal of Geophysical Research 98: doi: 10.1029/93JA02588. issn: 0148-0227.

We suggest a model to explain the unexpected recurrent dust events that were observed during the Jupiter encounter by the dust detector on board the Ulysses spacecraft. This model is based on dust-magnetosphere interactions. Dust particles inside the Jovian magnetosphere collect electrostatic charges and their interaction with the magnetic and electric fields can lead to energization and subsequent ejection. We discuss the dusty regions (ring/halo, ''gossamer'' ring) and also Io as potential sources for the Ulysses events. This model favors Io as a source. The mass and velocity range of the escaping particles are compatible with the observations, and we also suggest internal periodicities to explain the recurrent nature of the Ulysses dust events. ¿ American Geophysical Union 1993

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Magnetospheric Physics, Planetary magnetospheres, Planetology, Fluid Planets, Interactions with particles and fields, Planetology, Fluid Planets, Rings and dust, Space Plasma Physics, Spacecraft sheaths, wakes, charging
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Journal of Geophysical Research
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