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Magnetic field observations near Mercury: Preliminary results from Mariner 10 (1974)

Ness, N. F. ; Lepping, R. P. ; Whang, Y. C. ; [et al.]

In: CASI

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Publication Date: 2019-06-27

Description: Results are presented from a preliminary analysis of data obtained near Mercury by the NASA/GSFC Magnetic Field Experiment on Mariner 10. A very well developed, detached bow shock wave, which developed as the super-Alfvenic solar wind interacted with the planet Mercury was observed. A magnetosphere-like region, with maximum field strength of 98 gamma at closest approach (704 km altitude) was also observed, and was contained within boundaries similar to the terrestrial magnetopause. The obstacle deflecting the solar wind flow was global in size, but the origin of the enhanced magnetic field was not established. The most plausible explanation, considering the complete body of data, favored the conclusion that Mercury has an intrinsic magnetic field.

Keywords: SPACE SCIENCES

Type: NASA-TM-X-70680 , X-690-74-180

Format: application/pdf

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