Time-dependent chemistry in 3D MHD simulations leads to H3+ abundances that, when analyzed under steady-state assumptions, imply CRIR values 2-5 times higher than the true input rate, with a median factor of ~3.
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The cosmic ray ionization rate from H3+ observations can be overestimated due to neglect of time-dependent chemistry
Time-dependent chemistry in 3D MHD simulations leads to H3+ abundances that, when analyzed under steady-state assumptions, imply CRIR values 2-5 times higher than the true input rate, with a median factor of ~3.