Publication Date:
2011-08-19
Description:
The large-scale radial and temporal variations of the interplanetary magnetic field strength B observed by Voyagers 1 and 2 are discussed. Two components of the magnetic field strength were considered: (1) an average component, B sub zero, based on solar rotation averages, and (2) a fluctuation component, delta B, expressed by 10- or 24-hour averages of B normalized by the best-fit average field for the corresponding time and distance. Observations of the sector structure, interfaces, and shocks are presented to further describe magnetic field strength.
Keywords:
ASTROPHYSICS
Type:
Journal of Geophysical Research (ISSN 0148-0227); 89; 10659-10
Format:
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