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CALL FOR ABSTRACTS
Session PS5.1/ST7.2 : Exospheres of terrestrial planets and moons:
comparative atmospheric loss and magnetospheric interactions
EGU, Vienna, 2-7 May 2010
The interaction of the solar wind with magnetospheres, ionospheres and
exospheres is crucial for understanding the flow of energy and momentum
from the Sun to the planets and moons. Some effects, such as the expansion
and contraction of the magnetosphere, commonly occur on short timescales
whilst others, for example plasma loss to the solar wind, may determine
the long term evolution of planetary atmospheres. These interaction
processes can be observed with the highest spatial and temporal resolution
at Earth, while observations at other planets and moons show the
application of these mechanisms to radically different scenarios. These
differences are determined by numerous factors including the presence of
planetary magnetic fields and atmospheric composition together with their
impact on key physical processes, such as magnetic reconnection and plasma
transport. Therefore studies conducted throughout the solar system can,
collectively, advance our knowledge of the fundamental physical processes.
This field is currently being given a huge stimulus by the new data from
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars and Titan with future missions planned to
Mercury and the Jupiter system, as well as comet and asteroid encounters.
Observational and theoretically based contributions are welcomed from any
aspect of this diverse and expanding field.
For further information and to submit an abstract please see
http://meetings.copernicus.org/egu2010/home.html. Note that the abstract
submission deadline is 18 January 2010.
We look forward to seeing you in Vienna,
Alan Wood (Aberystwyth University, UK) and Philippe Garnier (CESR, France).
PS5.1/ST7.2 conveners.
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