Illustration of the magnetic field configuration of Martian induced magnetosphere (IMAGE)

Beijing Zhongke Journal Publising Co. Ltd.

Illustration of the magnetic field configuration of Martian induced magnetosphere

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 Illustration of the magnetic field configuration in the meridian plane under high BIMF  and PSW  conditions (a) and under low BIMF  and PSW  conditions (b). The tail current sheet is oriented perpendicular to the meridian plane. The red line indicates the position of the bow shock. Note that the shape of bow-shock is larger during low BIMF  and PSW .

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Beijing Zhongke Journal Publising Co. Ltd.

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