Title :
The IRM Fluxgate Magnetometer
Author :
Luhr, H. ; Klocker, N. ; Oelschlagel, W. ; Hausler, B. ; Acuna, M.
Author_Institution :
Institut fÿr Geophysik und Meteorologie der Technischen Universitÿt Braunschweig, Germany
fDate :
5/1/1985 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
This report describes the three-axis fluxgate magnetometer instrument on board the AMPTE IRM spacecraft. Important features of the instrument are its wide dynamic range (0.1-60 000 nT), a high resolution (16-bit analog to digital conversion) and the capability to operate automatically or via telecommand in two gain states. In addition, the wave activity is monitored in all three components up to 50 Hz. Inflight checkout proved the nominal functioning of the instrument in all modes.
Keywords :
Extraterrestrial measurements; Instruments; Magnetic field measurement; Magnetic sensors; Magnetometers; Magnetosphere; Plasma measurements; Satellites; Space technology; Space vehicles;
Journal_Title :
Geoscience and Remote Sensing, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TGRS.1985.289524
