Title :
A Model of the Plasma Wake Generated by a Large Object
Author :
Katz, I. ; Parks, D.E. ; Wright, K.H., Jr.
Author_Institution :
S-CUBED P. O. Box 1620, La Jolla, CA 92038
Abstract :
A theoretical model is developed to determine the structure of the wake behind a large object moving with mesosonic speeds through a rarefied plasma. The model takes account of the electric field that develops as a result of separation between electrons and ions. Calculated and experimental results are in good agreement.
Keywords :
Electrons; Extraterrestrial measurements; Laboratories; Low earth orbit satellites; Magnetic fields; Orbital calculations; Plasma measurements; Plasma temperature; Poisson equations; Space vehicles;
Journal_Title :
Nuclear Science, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TNS.1985.4334074
