8.2.7                 Other plasma environments

8.2.7.1              Magnetosheath

Magnetosheath plasma parameters differ according to the latitude and local time of the observation. No standard models for magnetosheath plasma characteristics are defined but typical values can be found in Annex H.3.5.

8.2.7.2              Magnetotail and distant magnetosheath

No standard model for the magnetotail and distant magnetosheath are defined. Typical plasma parameters that can be encountered in the magnetotail and distant magnetosheath around the L2 point are given in Annex H.3.6.

8.2.7.3              Planetary environments

No standard models are defined for planetary environments because information in these regions is still quite limited. Information relevant to worst case charging environments around Jupiter and Saturn are described in Annex H.3.7.

8.2.7.4              Induced environments

There are no standard models related to plasma created by spacecraft surface interactions but information on the calculation of induced environment parameters is given in Annex H.3.8.