A RESEARCH PROGRAM TO INVESTIGATE THE CHARGED PARTICLE FLUX IN THE NEAR-EARTH MAGNETOSPHERE FROM A P-11 SUB-SATELLITE.
Abstract
Three instrument packages were designed, developed, constructed, tested and calibrated for the purpose of investigating energy spectra and angular distributions of protons and electrons in the Earth's magnetosphere from a P-11 sub-satellite. The principles of operation, complete circuit diagrams, testing and calibration procedures, and calibration curves pertaining to the ASE instruments are presented in detail. Pertinent payload integration information is given. Methods of data handling, reduction and analysis, including those aspects dependent upon computer utilization, are outlined. One of the instrument packages was flown on Air Force Satellite 1963-25B. Some preliminary results on energy spectra obtained from early orbits are given. Geiger counter and electron spectrometer rate of energy deposition data illustrated belt profiles as expected, with distinct inner and outer zones with a well defined slot between them. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 1964
- Accession Number
- AD0603790
Entities
People
- F. R. Paolini
- J. R. Waters
- R. Giacconi
- T. G. Quinn Jr.