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Connections between comets and plasmas in spaceThe dynamical processes in the cometary system represent unusual examples of very important, widespread natural phenomena. Topics covered include: (1) the comet as an obstacle in the solar wind; (2) the nature of the plasma flow; (3) collisionless shocks; and (4) plasma processes in the comet tail.
Document ID
19800003724
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Scarf, F. L.
(TRW Defense and Space Systems Group Redondo Beach, CA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 10, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1979
Publication Information
Publication: NASA. Goddard Space Flight Center Space Missions to Comets
Subject Category
Lunar And Planetary Exploration
Accession Number
80N11974
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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