The ionosphere of Mars after 20 years of Mars Express contributions
K Peter, B Sánchez-Cano, F Němec… - Space Science …, 2024 - Springer
The Martian ionosphere originates from the ionization of the planetary neutral atmosphere
by solar radiation. This conductive layer is embedded within the thermosphere and …
by solar radiation. This conductive layer is embedded within the thermosphere and …
In‐situ measurements of ion density in the Martian ionosphere: Underlying structure and variability observed by the MAVEN‐STATIC instrument
Measurement of the dense cold thermal plasma in planetary ionospheres via orbiting
spacecraft is challenging because ion energies are small (0–4 eV), densities can vary by …
spacecraft is challenging because ion energies are small (0–4 eV), densities can vary by …
A MAVEN case study of radial IMF at Mars: Impacts on the dayside ionosphere
The solar wind interaction with Mars controls the transfer of energy and momentum from the
solar wind into the magnetosphere, ionosphere and atmosphere, driving structure, and …
solar wind into the magnetosphere, ionosphere and atmosphere, driving structure, and …
Future opportunities in solar system plasma science through ESA's exploration programme
M Holmstrom, M Lester, B Sanchez-Cano - npj Microgravity, 2024 - nature.com
The solar wind interacts with all solar system bodies, inducing different types of dynamics
depending on their atmospheric and magnetic environments. We here outline some key …
depending on their atmospheric and magnetic environments. We here outline some key …
The impact of energetic particles on the Martian ionosphere during a full solar cycle of radar observations: Radar blackouts
We present the first long‐term characterization of ionization layers in the lower ionosphere of
Mars (below∼ 90 km), a region inaccessible to orbital in‐situ observations, based on an …
Mars (below∼ 90 km), a region inaccessible to orbital in‐situ observations, based on an …
The complex exhumation history of Jezero crater floor unit and its implication for Mars sample return
C Quantin‐Nataf, S Alwmark, FJ Calef… - Journal of …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
During the first year of NASA's Mars 2020 mission, Perseverance rover has investigated the
dark crater floor unit of Jezero crater and four samples of this unit have been collected. The …
dark crater floor unit of Jezero crater and four samples of this unit have been collected. The …
Induced magnetic fields and plasma motions in the inner part of the Martian magnetosphere
E Dubinin, M Fränz, R Modolo… - Journal of …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract Analysis of Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution (MAVEN)/Supra‐Thermal And
Thermal Ion Composition observations in the Martian upper atmosphere, bounded at higher …
Thermal Ion Composition observations in the Martian upper atmosphere, bounded at higher …
Why are some solar wind pressure pulses followed by geomagnetic storms?
AR Fogg, CM Jackman, I Coco… - Journal of …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Rapid increases in solar wind dynamic pressure, known as solar wind pressure pulses,
compress the Earth's magnetosphere and can rapidly restructure the electrodynamics within …
compress the Earth's magnetosphere and can rapidly restructure the electrodynamics within …
CME magnetic structure and IMF preconditioning affecting SEP transport
Coronal mass ejections (CMEs) and solar energetic particles (SEPs) are two phenomena
that can cause severe space weather effects throughout the heliosphere. The evolution of …
that can cause severe space weather effects throughout the heliosphere. The evolution of …
Mars' plasma system. Scientific potential of coordinated multipoint missions:“The next generation”
The objective of this White Paper, submitted to ESA's Voyage 2050 call, is to get a more
holistic knowledge of the dynamics of the Martian plasma system, from its surface up to the …
holistic knowledge of the dynamics of the Martian plasma system, from its surface up to the …