Magnetic Field Measurements near Mars

1965137 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Leverett Davis · California Institute of Technology

Paul J. Coleman · University of California, Los Angeles

Douglas E. Jones · Brigham Young University

Abstract

During the encounter between Mariner IV and Mars on 14-15 July, no magnetic effect that could be definitely associated with the planet was evident in the magnetometer data. This observation implies that the Martian magnetic dipole moment is, at most, 3 x 10(-4) times that of the earth.

Topics & Keywords

Geomagnetism and Paleomagnetism Studies Astro and Planetary Science Planetary Science and Exploration

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Life below water

Publication Details

Published in: Science

Volume 149, Issue 3689, pp. 1241-1242

DOI: 10.1126/science.149.3689.1241

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