The aeronomy of Mars: Characterization by MAVEN of the upper atmosphere reservoir that regulates volatile escape
SW Bougher, TE Cravens, J Grebowsky… - Space Science …, 2015 - Springer
The Mars thermosphere-ionosphere-exosphere (TIE) system constitutes the atmospheric
reservoir (ie available cold and hot planetary neutral and thermal ion species) that regulates …
reservoir (ie available cold and hot planetary neutral and thermal ion species) that regulates …
The MAVEN radio occultation science experiment (ROSE)
Abstract The Radio Occultation Science Experiment (ROSE) is part of the scientific payload
of the Mars Atmosphere Volatile EvolutioN (MAVEN) spacecraft. Here we motivate the …
of the Mars Atmosphere Volatile EvolutioN (MAVEN) spacecraft. Here we motivate the …
The spatial distribution of planetary ion fluxes near Mars observed by MAVEN
We present the results of an initial effort to statistically map the fluxes of planetary ions on a
closed surface around Mars. Choosing a spherical shell~ 1000 km above the planet, we …
closed surface around Mars. Choosing a spherical shell~ 1000 km above the planet, we …
Martian low‐altitude magnetic topology deduced from MAVEN/SWEA observations
Abstract The Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution mission has obtained comprehensive
particle and magnetic field measurements. The Solar Wind Electron Analyzer provides …
particle and magnetic field measurements. The Solar Wind Electron Analyzer provides …
The Mars crustal magnetic field control of plasma boundary locations and atmospheric loss: MHD prediction and comparison with MAVEN
We present results from a global Mars time‐dependent MHD simulation under constant solar
wind and solar radiation impact considering inherent magnetic field variations due to …
wind and solar radiation impact considering inherent magnetic field variations due to …
Effects of crustal field rotation on the solar wind plasma interaction with Mars
The crustal remnant field on Mars rotates with the planet at a period of 24 h 37 min,
constantly varying the magnetic field configuration interacting with the solar wind. Until now …
constantly varying the magnetic field configuration interacting with the solar wind. Until now …
Deep nightside photoelectron observations by MAVEN SWEA: Implications for Martian northern hemispheric magnetic topology and nightside ionosphere source
Abstract The Mars Atmosphere and Volatile EvolutioN (MAVEN) mission samples the Mars
ionosphere down to altitudes of∼ 150 km over a wide range of local times and solar zenith …
ionosphere down to altitudes of∼ 150 km over a wide range of local times and solar zenith …
MHD model results of solar wind interaction with Mars and comparison with MAVEN plasma observations
Abstract The Mars Atmosphere and Volatile EvolutioN mission (MAVEN), launched on 18
November 2013, is now in its primary science phase, orbiting Mars with a 4.5 h period. In …
November 2013, is now in its primary science phase, orbiting Mars with a 4.5 h period. In …
Control of Mars global atmospheric loss by the continuous rotation of the crustal magnetic field: A time‐dependent MHD study
We present a time‐dependent MHD study of the controlling effects of the Mars crustal field
on atmospheric escape. We calculate globally integrated planetary ion loss rates under …
on atmospheric escape. We calculate globally integrated planetary ion loss rates under …
Enhanced O2+ loss at Mars due to an ambipolar electric field from electron heating
Recent results from the MAVEN Langmuir Probe and Waves instrument suggest higher than
predicted electron temperatures (Te) in Mars' dayside ionosphere above~ 180 km in altitude …
predicted electron temperatures (Te) in Mars' dayside ionosphere above~ 180 km in altitude …