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Reflection and Refraction of the L-O Mode 5 kHz Saturn Narrowband Emission by the Magnetosheath.


ABSTRACT: The reflection-by-sheath mechanism of 5 kHz narrowband emissions (NB) at Saturn is confirmed by Cassini observations during several crossings of the magnetopause, which show that the 5 kHz NB can be prevented from escaping Saturn's magnetosphere. The L-O mode 5 kHz NB remained visible in areas of low plasma density but disappeared in regions of high plasma density. In three cases, NB disappeared immediately after the crossings of Saturn's magnetopause. A possible reflected NB event observed near the magnetosheath is discussed. This mechanism can help explain the 5 kHz NB observed at low latitudes outside the Enceladus plasma torus and their upper frequency limit variations. This mechanism significantly improves the current understanding of the 5 kHz NB.

SUBMITTER: Wu SY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9285440 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Reflection and Refraction of the L-O Mode 5 kHz Saturn Narrowband Emission by the Magnetosheath.

Wu S Y SY   Ye S Y SY   Fischer G G   Jackman C M CM   Wang J J   Menietti J D JD   Cecconi B B   Long M Y MY  

Geophysical research letters 20220314 5


The reflection-by-sheath mechanism of 5 kHz narrowband emissions (NB) at Saturn is confirmed by Cassini observations during several crossings of the magnetopause, which show that the 5 kHz NB can be prevented from escaping Saturn's magnetosphere. The L-O mode 5 kHz NB remained visible in areas of low plasma density but disappeared in regions of high plasma density. In three cases, NB disappeared immediately after the crossings of Saturn's magnetopause. A possible reflected NB event observed near  ...[more]

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