Abstract:Planetary magnetosheaths are characterized by a high plasma wave and turbulence activity. This is also observed for the induced magnetosphere of Mars where both upstream and locally generated plasma waves have been observed in the region between its bow shock and magnetic boundary layer, the magnetosheath. In this work, 12 years (2005-2016) of Mars Express (MEX) magnetosheath crossings have been used in order to conduct a statistical study of wave activity in the magnetosheath of Mars. Electron density and t… Show more
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