Double Probe Measurements of DC Electric Fields with the Injun 5 Satellite.
Abstract
The paper reports on the operation and results of the double-probe DC electric field experiment on the low altitude polar orbiting Injun 5 satellite. At middle and low latitudes, where the convection electric field is generally very small, the operation of the double-probe electric field antenna is investigated by comparing measured electric fields with the vector V sub s cross the vector B electric field generated by the satellite motion through the ionosphere. Errors caused by sunlight shadows on the probes, wake effects, and antenna impedance variations are discussed. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1971
- Accession Number
- AD0718861
Entities
People
- David P. Cauffman
- Donald A. Gurnett
Organizations
- University of Iowa