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A modular model of Jupiter's magnetospheric magnetic field based on Juno data
  • Jian-zhao Wang,
  • Zhuo-xi Huo,
  • Lei Zhang
Jian-zhao Wang
Qian Xuesen Laboratory of Space Technology

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Zhuo-xi Huo
Qian Xuesen Laboratory of Space Technology
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Lei Zhang
Qian Xuesen Laboratory of Space Technology
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Abstract

Accurate modeling of Jupiter’s magnetospheric magnetic field is important for not only scientific research but also mission planning. We develop a new empirical global model of Jupiter’s magnetic field in the Juno era, including components from the planetary dynamo, Chapman-Ferraro currents, and cross-tail current sheet. The internal field is based on the JRM09 model. The shielding field is obtained by minimizing the component normal to Jupiter’s magnetopause and varies due to the change of solar wind dynamic pressure. Combined with the curved magnetodisk, the high-resolution TS07 method is used for modeling Jupiter’s magnetodisc and tail currents. The best-fitting results show an asymmetric magnetodisc current system in azimuthal direction with a tilted angle to Jupiter’s magnetic equator. The sweep-back effects of Jupiter’s magnetic fields are also reproduced by the radial current system. This new model is validated by comparing with Juno’s magnetometer data in the range from 5 Rj to 60 Rj, where Rj=71492 km is the radius of Jupiter.
May 2021Published in Journal of Geophysical Research: Space Physics volume 126 issue 5. 10.1029/2020JA029085