Fig. 4: Slices of the current distribution in the induced magnetosphere of Mars for both MAVEN observation and simulation.
From: Two distinct current systems in the ionosphere of Mars
The current pattern derived from (a) MAVEN observations and (b) a Multi-fluid Hall-MHD simulation in the terminator plane, as seen from the magnetotail, in the Mars-Solar-Electric (MSE) coordinate. Color represents the strength of \({J}_{z}\), while the arrows represent the magnitude and direction of the currents in the projected plane, viewed from the Sun towards Mars. In (a), the ionospheric current at 150 km altitude is superposed on the magnetospheric current distribution map. The red and magenta circles denote the shape of the bow shock and the IMB, respectively99. Source data are provided as a Source Data file.
