Will we find Martian lightning via Schumann resonances?

Esman, T. M. and Espley, J. R. and Gruesbeck, J. R. and Verbiscer, A. and Giacalone, J. and Halford, A. J. (2023) Will we find Martian lightning via Schumann resonances? Frontiers in Astronomy and Space Sciences, 10. ISSN 2296-987X

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Official URL: https://doi.org/10.3389/fspas.2023.1162624

Abstract

Schumann resonances are electromagnetic resonances generally associated with lightning. If they exist on Mars, Schumann resonances are expected to resonate within the ionospheric cavity at a fundamental frequency of 7–14 Hz. We conducted a search for 5–16 Hz signals below 400 km in magnetic field data from the Mars Global Surveyor (MGS) and Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution (MAVEN) missions. Fast Fourier transforms and wavelet analysis were used to find these signals and investigate their characteristics further. We discuss our null results and the required steps forward to continue and improve this search. Future studies will require higher sensitivity instruments and would benefit from additional missions that reach into the lower ionosphere of Mars.

Item Type:	Article
Subjects:	Institute Archives > Physics and Astronomy
Depositing User:	Managing Editor
Date Deposited:	01 Nov 2023 11:25
Last Modified:	01 Nov 2023 11:25
URI:	http://eprint.subtopublish.com/id/eprint/3398

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