Title :
Pioneer Venus Orbiter Fluxgate Magnetometer
Author :
Russell, C.T. ; Snare, R.C. ; Means, J.D. ; Elphic, R.C.
Author_Institution :
Institute of Geophysics and Planetary Physics, University of California, Los Angeles, CA 90024
Abstract :
The fluxgate magnetometer on the Pioneer Venus orbiter spacecraft is described. Special features include gradiometer operation, on board despinning, a floating point processor and variable Nyquist filters. Initial operations have been entirely successful.
Keywords :
Atmosphere; Extraterrestrial measurements; Geophysical measurements; Magnetic field measurement; Magnetic shielding; Magnetohydrodynamic power generation; Magnetometers; Space vehicles; Sun; Venus;
Journal_Title :
Geoscience and Remote Sensing, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TGRS.1980.350256
