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Structure of the interplanetary magnetic field during the interval spanning the first Cassini fly-through of Saturn’s magnetosphere and its implications for Saturn’s magnetospheric dynamics

Jackman, C. M.; Milan, S. E.; Cowley, S. W. H. +2 more

We examine the interplanetary magnetic field (IMF) data obtained by the Cassini spacecraft during a 5 month period spanning the first fly-through of Saturn's magnetosphere, this interval corresponding to six solar rotations at the spacecraft. It is shown that the structure of the interplanetary medium was consistent with expectations for the decli…