An Electrostatic Analyzer for an Air Force Satellite Payload. Evaluation of In-Flight Operation.

Abstract

A satellite-borne electron spectrum analyzer has been developed, fabricated and flown on the S3-2 satellite. The instrument is a parallel plate electrostatic analyzer, and makes a 32-point spectrum analysis of electrons between 0.08 to 17 keV. The electron ESA was launched in late 1975, and was still operating properly in July 1976. Much electron data from the north and south auroral zones and polar regions has been returned. The ESA appears to be capable of operating properly for some years, assuming normal operation of the other satellite components. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1976
Accession Number
ADA031313

Entities

People

  • Bach Sellers
  • Frederick A. Hanser

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Altitude
  • Analyzers
  • Charged Particles
  • Data Analysis
  • Detectors
  • Electron Energy
  • Electron Flux
  • Electrons
  • Electrostatic Analyzers
  • Latitude
  • Magnetic Fields
  • Measurement
  • Monitors
  • Polar Cap
  • Regions
  • Satellite Components

Readers

  • Software Engineering
  • Space Exploration and Orbital Mechanics.
  • Space/Atmospheric Physics.

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics
  • Microelectronics - Microelectromechanical Systems
  • Space
  • Space - Hall-Effect Thruster
  • Space - Satellites