The Fisk & Gloeckler model for the nose region of the heliosheath: Another model for Ed Stone to test

[摘要] Ed Stone has always been receptive to new ideas, including controversial ones, provided that the idea can be tested by observations. This paper will discuss the latest controversial idea for Ed to test: the Fisk & Gloeckler model for the nose region of the heliosheath, which concludes that Voyager 1 remains in the heliosphere and is not in the local interstellar medium, and that the nose region of the heliosheath is a very different place from what others have considered, and it can be argued, a more interesting place than others have imagined. The test of the model is that within this year, Voyager 1 should encounter another current sheet, due to the reversal of the magnetic field of the Sun, thereby establishing conclusively that Voyager 1 remains in the heliosphere. If/when the current sheet is crossed, it will be appropriate to extend the Fisk & Gloeckler model. A preview will be provided of these extensions and the interesting properties and physical properties that result for: (1) the region inside the Heliocliff; (2) the Heliocliff; (3) the region between the Heliocliff and the actual Heliopause; and (4) the Heliopause.

[发布机构] Department of Climate and Space, University of Michigan, 2455 Hayward Street, Ann Arbor; MI; 48109-2143, United States^1

[效力级别] 天文学 [学科分类] 天文学(综合)

[关键词] Current sheets;Heliopause;Heliosheath;Heliospheres;Local interstellar medium;Voyager 1