NASA NTRS · 19860033889
The structure of comet tails
Abstract
Present models of the plasma tails of comets are described. The interaction of the solar wind with ions from the cometary atmosphere is discussed, and the phenomenon of magnetic reconnection observed in plasma tails is explained. The accomplishments of the ICE mission to the Comet Giacobini-Zinner are summarized, and the tasks and expected contributions from upcoming Soviet, European, and Japanese missions to Comet Halley are addressed.
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Brandt, J. C., Niedner, M. B., Jr.. 1986-01-01. The structure of comet tails. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19860033889
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