Comparison of ion density in logarithmic scale between laminar (a–c) and turbulent (d–f) simulations at $t=650{\text{Ω}}_{\text{ci}}^{-1}$ for the same 2D planes that intersect the center of the planet. The initial solar-wind magnetic field B_sw is contained in the X–Y plane (in a 45° angle). In the planet’s reference frame, the +Z direction contains the solar-wind convection electric field E_sw , whereas the solar-wind bulk velocity U_sw is along –X; these are given as indicators. The position of the bow shock based on a density threshold for the laminar simulation (left column) is shown for comparison as a black contour line for both simulations.