scholarly journals The effect of interplanetary magnetic field orientation on the solar wind flux impacting Mercury׳s surface

2015 ◽  
Vol 119 ◽  
pp. 264-269 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Varela ◽  
F. Pantellini ◽  
M. Moncuquet
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Field ◽  
Solar Wind ◽  
Interplanetary Magnetic Field ◽  
Field Orientation ◽  
Magnetic Field Orientation

scholarly journals Magnetopause magnetic barrier parameters in dependence on the solar wind magnetic field orientation

1995 ◽  
Vol 13 (8) ◽  
pp. 828-835 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. I. Pudovkin ◽  
S. A. Zaitseva ◽  
B. P. Besser
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Field ◽  
Solar Wind ◽  
Field Strength ◽  
Interplanetary Magnetic Field ◽  
Opposite Effect ◽  
Field Orientation ◽  
Magnetic Field Orientation ◽  
Dayside Magnetopause ◽  
Solar Wind Magnetic Field ◽  
Theoretical Predictions

Abstract. Some theories predict the magnetosheath magnetic field strength will decrease and the density increase just outside the dayside magnetopause as the interplanetary magnetic field turns southward. Two studies have recently reported results which confirm these expectations. In contrast, we briefly review our own theoretical predictions which indicate that precisely the opposite effect is expected. We survey new and previously reported magnetosheath observations and demonstrate that they are consistent with the predictions of our model. The conflicting results indicate a need for further theoretical and observational work.

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