In situ measurement of the Phobos magnetic field during the Phobos-2 mission
Abstract
The principal object of the Phobos mission was to investigate Phobos, its substance, and the solar wind interaction with Phobos. The project had a very complicated scheme of flight relative to Phobos and the organization of a unique experiment named "Celestial Mechanics". The plane of the spacecraft and Phobos practically coincided. The distance between the spacecraft and Phobos were the following : 180 - 400 km. In this report, we will examine in situ observations of the magnetic field at the vicinity of Phobos and evidence for the existance of an intrinsic magnetic field of Phobos.
- Publication:
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34th COSPAR Scientific Assembly
- Pub Date:
- 2002
- Bibcode:
- 2002cosp...34E.618M