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Latitude variation of recurrent fluxes in the outer solar system
Recurrent low energy (greater than or = to 0.5 MeV) proton flux enhancements, reliable indicators of corotating plasma interaction regions, were observed on the Voyager 1 and 2 and Pioneer 11 spacecraft in the heliographic latitude range 2 deg S to 23 N and the heliocentric radial range 11 to 20 AU. After a period of rather high correlation between fluxes at different latitudes in early 1983, distinct differences developed in the fluxes during an overall flux decrease. The flux intensities returned to higher levels in early 1984 and differences in both the recurrence frequency and flux intensity persisted into 1985, as Voyager 1 traveled to 23 AU and 25 N latitude. Intercomparison of data from the three spacecraft indicates that the flux differences are most likely due to latitudinal rather than radial or temporal variations
Solar modulation and interplanetary gradients of the galactic electrons flux, 1977 - 1984
The flux of electrons with energy from approx. 10 to 180 MeV measured with the electron telescope on the Voyager 1 and 2 spacecraft in the heliocentric radial range 1 - 22 AU between 1977 and 1984 is reported. Jovian electrons were clearly observable between 1978 and 1983 (radial range 2 - 12 AU) at energies below approx. 50 MeV. Above approx. 50 MeV the electron intensity exhibited temporal variations generally related to the 11 year modulation of protons 75 MeV. The overall magnitude of the electron intensity changes between the maximum intensity observed in 1977 and the minimum intensity in 1981 was a factor approx. 2, also comparable to that observed for 75 MeV protons. By early 1985 the electron intensity had apparently recovered to the level observed in 1977 whereas the proton intensity was still about 20% lower. A detailed interpretation of these electron variations in all energy channels depends on an accurate subtraction of background induced by energetic protons of a few 100 MeV. This subtraction is facilitated by calibration results at several energies
The Energy Spectrum of Jovian Electrons in Interplanetary Space
The energy spectrum of electrons with energies approx 10 to approx 180 MeV measured with the electron telescope on the Voyager 1 and 2 spacecraft in interplanetary space from 1978 to 1983 is studied. The kinetic energy of electrons is determined by double dE/dx measurements from the first two detectors (D sub 1, D sub 2) of a stack of eight solid state detectors and by the range of particle penetration into the remaining six detectors (D sub 3 to D sub 8) which are interleaved with tungsten absorbers. From 1978 to 1983 (radial range approximately 2 to a pproximately 12 AU) electrons of Jovian origin were clearly observable for electrons stopping in D(sub 3(E approximately greater than 4 MeV)) and in D(sub 4 (E approximately greater than 8 MeV)). For electrons stopping in D(sub 5(E approximately greather than 12 MeV)), the jovian flux dominated the galactic electron flux for a period of approximately one year near the encounter with Jupiter. Jovian electrons were also observed in D(sub 6(E approximately greater than 21 MeV)) but not in D(sub 7(E approximately greater than 28 MeV)). A detailed interpretation of the electron variations in all energy channels depends on an accurate subtraction of background induced by energetic protons of a few 100 MeV. This substraction is facilitated by laboratory calibration results at several energies. Further results on the differential energy spectrum of Jovian electrons and limits on the maximum detected energies will be reported
Evidence for a Latitudinal Gradient of the Cosmic Ray Intensity Associated with a Change in the Tilt of the Heliospheric Current Sheet
Since mid-1985, the average flux of >70 MeV/nucleon cosmic rays at Voyager 2 (r_2 ∼ 17 AU, Θ_2 ∼ 0°) has been ∼3-5% greater than that at Voyager 1 (r_1 ∼ 24 AU, Θ_1 ∼ 26°N). This is the first direct observation over such a large radial range in which the galactic cosmic ray flux closer to the sun is higher than the flux farther from the sun for an extended period of time. This observation is consistent with the presence of a negative latitudinal gradient G_Θ=−0.36 ± 0.05 (or −0.60 ± 0.08) %/deg, assuming a coexistent radial gradient G_r of 1 (or 2) %/AU. We suggest that the appearance of this persistent negative latitudinal gradient may be due to the abrupt, large decrease of the heliospheric current sheet tilt to ∼20° in early 1985
Generalised-Lorentzian Thermodynamics
We extend the recently developed non-gaussian thermodynamic formalism
\cite{tre98} of a (presumably strongly turbulent) non-Markovian medium to its
most general form that allows for the formulation of a consistent thermodynamic
theory. All thermodynamic functions, including the definition of the
temperature, are shown to be meaningful. The thermodynamic potential from which
all relevant physical information in equilibrium can be extracted, is defined
consistently. The most important findings are the following two: (1) The
temperature is defined exactly in the same way as in classical statistical
mechanics as the derivative of the energy with respect to the entropy at
constant volume. (2) Observables are defined in the same way as in Boltzmannian
statistics as the linear averages of the new equilibrium distribution function.
This lets us conclude that the new state is a real thermodynamic equilibrium in
systems capable of strong turbulence with the new distribution function
replacing the Boltzmann distribution in such systems. We discuss the ideal gas,
find the equation of state, and derive the specific heat and adiabatic exponent
for such a gas. We also derive the new Gibbsian distribution of states. Finally
we discuss the physical reasons for the development of such states and the
observable properties of the new distribution function.Comment: 13 pages, 1 figur
Revisiting the role of magnetic field fluctuations in nonadiabatic acceleration of ions during dipolarization
Using energetic (9–212 keV/e) ion flux data obtained by the Geotail spacecraft, Ono et al. (2009) statistically examined changes in the energy density of H+ and O+ ions in the near-Earth plasma sheet during substorm-associated dipolarization. They found that ions are nonadiabatically accelerated by the electric field induced by the magnetic field fluctuations whose frequencies are close to their gyrofrequencies. The present paper revisits this result and finds it still holds
Latitude variation of recurrent Mev-energy proton flux enhancements in the heliocentric radial range 11 to 20 AU and possible correlation with solar coronal hole dynamics
Recurrent low energy ( ≳0.5 MeV) proton flux enhancements, reliable indicators of corotating plasma interaction regions in interplanetary space, have been observed on the Voyager 1 and 2 and Pioneer 11 spacecraft in the heliographic latitude range 2°S to 23°N and the heliocentric radial range 11 to 20 AU. After a period of rather high correlation between fluxes at different latitudes in early 1983, distinct differences develop. The evolution of the fluxes appears to be related to the temporal and latitudinal dynamics of solar coronal holes, suggesting that information about the latitudinal structure of solar wind stream sources propagates to these distances
Differential Measurement of Cosmic-Ray Gradient with Respect to Interplanetary Current Sheet
Simultaneous magnetic field and charged particle measurements from the Voyager
spacecraft at heliographic latitude separations from 10° to 21 a are used to
determine the latitude gradient of the galactic cosmic ray flux with respect to the
interplanetary current sheet. By comparing the ratio of cosmic ray flux at Voyager
1 to that at Voyager 2 during periods when both spacecraft are first north
and then south of the interplanetary current sheet, we find an estimate of the
latitudinal gradient with respect to the current sheet of approximately -0.15 ±
0.05 %/ deg under restricted interplanetary conditions
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Coupled Eulerian-Lagrangian Methods for Earth Penetrating Weapon Applications
This report provides a review of the open literature relating to numerical methods for simulating deep penetration events. The objective of this review is to provide recommendations for future development of the ALEGRA shock physics code to support earth penetrating weapon applications. While this report focuses on coupled Eulerian-Lagrangian methods, a number of complementary methods are also discussed which warrant further investigation. Several recommendations are made for development activities within ALEGRA to support earth penetrating weapon applications in the short, intermediate, and long term
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