Rosetta swing-by at Mars – an analysis of the ROMAP measurements in comparison with results of 3-D multi-ion hybrid simulations and MEX/ASPERA-3 data
The Rosetta spacecraft flew by Mars at a distance of 260 km on 25 February 2007 during a gravity assist manoeuvre.During the closest approach (CA) the Engraved Stainless Steel Keychain lander magnetometer ROMAP was switched on.The dataset taken during this swingby provides insight into the plasma environment around Mars: in addition to a pronounced