Polarisation structure of Jupiter's decametre radio bursts
Abstract
THE high-resolution dynamic spectra of Jupiter's decameter radio emission exhibit structures consisting of repeated tilted ridges1. The frequency-time slope of these `diagonal patterns' also referred to as modulation lanes varies from 50 to 300 kHz s-1. The slope is a function of the System III central meridian longitude of Jupiter and it may be either positive or negative2,3. Recent observations of modulation lanes are described by Ellis4,5 and Lecacheux6. Here I report a study of polarisation diversity in the spectra of modulation lanes.
- Publication:
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Nature
- Pub Date:
- May 1975
- DOI:
- 10.1038/255210a0
- Bibcode:
- 1975Natur.255..210R
- Keywords:
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- Decametric Waves;
- Jupiter (Planet);
- Planetary Radiation;
- Polarization Characteristics;
- Radio Bursts;
- Emission Spectra;
- Histograms;
- Polarized Electromagnetic Radiation;
- Radio Spectra;
- Lunar and Planetary Exploration