Comet-solar wind interaction - Dynamical length scales and models

Mendis, D. A.; Smith, E. J.; Tsurutani, B. T.; Slavin, J. A.; Jones, D. E.

NASA NTRS · 19860047274

Comet-solar wind interaction - Dynamical length scales and models

Mendis, D. A.·Smith, E. J.·Tsurutani, B. T.·Slavin, J. A.·Jones, D. E.

Abstract

ICE magnetometer measurements at Comet Giacobini-Zinner and model simulations of comet-solar wind interactions are analyzed. The magnetometer data reveal the existence of intense hydromagnetic turbulence, a draping of the magnetic field lines to form a magnetotail, a weak shock, and a magnetic barrier region in the magnetosphere. The global models of the comet-solar wind interaction are described. The observed data and models are compared and good correlation is displayed.

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Mendis, D. A., Smith, E. J., Tsurutani, B. T., Slavin, J. A., Jones, D. E.. 1986-03-01. Comet-solar wind interaction - Dynamical length scales and models. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19860047274

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