EarthRef.org Reference Database (ERR)
Development and Maintenance by the EarthRef.org Database Team

Detailed Reference Information
Richardson et al. 1986
Richardson, I.G., Cowley, S.W.H., Hynds, R.J., Sanderson, T.R., Wenzel, K. and Daly, P.W. (1986). Three dimensional energetic ion bulk flows at comet P/Giacobini-Zinner. Geophysical Research Letters 13: doi: 10.1029/GL013i004p00415. issn: 0094-8276.

Using energetic ion data obtained by the EPAS experiment on the ICE spacecraft we investigate the three dimensional ion bulk flow in the mass loading region around the comet P/Giacobini-Zinner. We find relatively abrupt changes in flow speed (-100 km s-1) at the boundaries between the pickup and mass loading regions. Flow deflections away from the comet tail of -15¿ are observed at the boundaries with peaks up to -30¿ inside the mass loading region. Ion energies of-300 keV are found inside the mass loading region which suggest the need to consider other ion acceleration mechanisms in addition to solar wind pickup.

BACKGROUND DATA FILES

Abstract

Journal
Geophysical Research Letters
http://www.agu.org/journals/gl/
Publisher
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
Click to clear formClick to return to previous pageClick to submit