Scientific Exploration with an Out-of-Ecliptic Spacecraft,

Abstract

The scientific objectives for an out-of-ecliptic spacecraft mission are reviewed. Much has been learned that was new and unexpected by observing the equatorial regions of the solar wind. It may be anticipated that equally surprising and new understanding will result from an out-of-ecliptic mission. Possible areas of research which will benefit from such a mission include: solar wind, solar magnetic field, solar corona, galactic cosmic rays. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1973
Accession Number
AD0757081

Entities

People

  • John M. Wilcox

Organizations

  • Stanford University

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Cosmic Rays
  • Equatorial Regions
  • Galactic Cosmic Rays
  • Magnetic Fields
  • Radiation
  • Regions
  • Solar Corona
  • Solar Wind
  • Spacecraft

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Solar Physics
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Space