Interactions between a Large Body and Its Environment in a Low Polar Orbit,
Abstract
The parameters that characterize the high latitude ionosphere are reviewed. The electron current density collected by a surface is evaluated in typical environments and is compared to the emitted flux of photoelectrons. The polarity and order of magnitude of the relative surface potentials are tentatively estimated for various situations: sunlight, shadow, and eclipse. Other types of interactions encountered by large structures, such as magnetic induction effect and plasma instability triggering, are also discussed. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 25, 1983
- Accession Number
- ADP002111
Entities
People
- A. Pedersen
- K. Knott
- R. Grard
Organizations
- European Space Research and Technology Centre