Study and Analyze Energetic Particle and Magnetic Activity Data.
Abstract
In the areas of communication and surveillance, where there may exist an inability to predict solar particle effects on atmospheric and ionospheric environmental conditions, our research effort has been directed toward the design, development, and construction of energetic particle detection instrumentation for satellite flight. Our instruments measure energetic particle fluxes, discriminate species (electrons, protons, and/or ions), and perform energy analyses; are capable of discovering new scientific knowledge concerning the near-earth space energetic particle environment, and are compatible with Air Force satellite rides. The effort has covered the entire spectrum from design thru construction and integration into the host satellite vehicle. All instrumentation was adapted to current research needs. New devices such as position-sensitive detectors, microprocessors, and magnetic materials were integrated into current designs to obtain maximum spatial, angular and energy resolution consistent with reliability and delivery schedules. Reports on all aspects of the instrumentation and data formats were prepared for utilization and interpretation in analyses which were performed on the final data. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1982
- Accession Number
- ADA121994
Entities
People
- A. Huber
- Daniel R. Parsignault
- Ernest G. Holeman
- J. Pantazis
- L. Gentile
Organizations
- Emmanuel College