Interplanetary Magnetic Fields
- 7 December 1962
- journal article
- Published by American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) in Science
- Vol. 138 (3545) , 1099-1100
- https://doi.org/10.1126/science.138.3545.1099
Abstract
Preliminary analysis of Mariner II magnetometer data indicates a persistent interplanetary field varying between a least 2 and 10 gamma (1γ = 10 -5 gauss). The interplanetary field appears to lie mainly in the ecliptic plane, although there is a substantial, fluctuating, transverse component. The Mariner II data agree reasonably well with the prior Pioneer V observations. Typically, variations as large as 5 to 10 gamma in the field component radial from the sun are measured. Correlations with the Mariner II plasma measurements have been observed.Keywords
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