DocumentCode
1022696
Title
The AMPTE UKS Three-Dimensional Ion Experiment
Author
Coates, A.J. ; Bowles, J.A. ; Gowen, R.A. ; Hancock, B.K. ; Johnstone, A.D. ; Kellock, S.J.
Author_Institution
Mullard Space Science Laboratory, Department of Physics and Astronomy, University College London, Holmbury St. Mary, Dorking, Surrey, U. K.
Issue
3
fYear
1985
fDate
5/1/1985 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
287
Lastpage
292
Abstract
This instrument measures the three-dimensional (3-D) distribution function of positive ions at the UKS. Novel electrostatic analyzers using 2600 turning angle cover all viewing angles as the spacecraft rotates. The instrument has sufficient resolution to measure the solar wind as well as giving full 3-D coverage within a spin period. The operation of the experiment and organization of the data are synchronized to the spacecraft spin. A sample of the real-time data showing magnetospheric boundary crossings is presented.
Keywords
Azimuthal angle; Electrostatic analysis; Electrostatic measurements; Energy resolution; Helium; Instruments; Magnetosphere; Space vehicles; Telemetry; Turning;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Geoscience and Remote Sensing, IEEE Transactions on
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0196-2892
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/TGRS.1985.289529
Filename
4072293
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