Fig. 3

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Spatial configuration considered in the electrostatic simulations. The mutual impedance probe is located inside a cylindrical electron-free sheath ending by a hemisphere. The spacecraft body is modeled by the square plate. Plasma is only presentat the external side of the sheath, which is presented in sectional view in order to show the probe.

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