9. The venus ionosphere and solar wind interaction

Scarf, F. L.; Bauer, S. J.; Brace, Larry H.; Hunten, Donald M.; Intriligator, D. S.; Knudsen, W. C.; Nagy, Andrew F.; Russell, C. T.; Wolfe, J. H.

1977-07

Citation: Bauer, S. J.; Brace, L. H.; Hunten, D. M.; Intriligator, D. S.; Knudsen, W. C.; Nagy, A. F.; Russell, C. T.; Scarf, F. L.; Wolfe, J. H.; (1977). "9. The venus ionosphere and solar wind interaction." Space Science Reviews 20 (4): 413-430. <http://hdl.handle.net/2027.42/43772>

Abstract: The current state of knowledge of the chemistry, dynamics and energetics of the upper atmosphere and ionosphere of Venus is reviewed together with the nature of the solar wind-Venus interaction. Because of the weak, though perhaps not negligible, intrinsic magnetic field of Venus, the mutual effects between these regions are probably strong and unique in the solar system. The ability of the Pioneer Venus Bus and Orbiter experiments to provide the required data to answer the questions outstanding is discussed in detail.

ISSN: 1572-9672, 0038-6308

DOIs: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02186461

Handle: http://hdl.handle.net/2027.42/43772

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