The Near-Saturn Magnetic Field Environment

• Main Author: Sulaiman, Ali Haidar (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2017.
• Series: Springer Theses, Recognizing Outstanding Ph.D. Research,
• Subjects: Physics.; Astrophysics.; Space Sciences (including Extraterrestrial Physics, Space Exploration and Astronautics).; Solar and Heliospheric Physics.; Planetary Sciences.; Astrophysics and Astroparticles.

This thesis focuses on the very high Mach number shock wave that is located sunward of Saturn's strong magnetic field in the continuous high-speed flow of charged particles from the Sun (the solar wind). The author exploits the fact that the Cassini spacecraft is the only orbiter in a unique pa...

Table of Contents:

• Introduction to Space Plasmas
• The Sun-Saturn Connection
• Spacecraft and Instrumentation
• Magnetic Field Characterisation of Saturn’s Bow Shock
• Quasi-perpendicular High Mach Number Collisionless Shocks
• The Magnetic Structure of Saturn’s Magnetosheath
• Summary and Perspective
• Bibliography.