Fluxgate Magnetometer Analysis and Simulation Software for the Combined Release and Radiation Effects Satellite (CRRES).

Abstract

A software package has been designed to simulate the operation of the fluxgate magnetometer to be flown on the Combined Release and Radiation Effects Satellite (CRRES). Algorithms are presented to create a one-second averaged data base from a simulated data stream from a spinning satellite in a realistic earth's magnetic field. Methods are devised to perform on-orbit calibration, to despin the data and to use a model field for calibration. Expressions are presented for both the signals and errors in signals introduced by inaccurate calibration parameters. The time requirement for processing are estimated. Keywords: Spacecraft Magnetometer; Simulation software; Magnetometer calibration; Data processing; Satellite instrumentation.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1986
Accession Number
ADA176353

Entities

People

  • Howard J. Singer
  • William J. Mcneil

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Artificial Satellites
  • Calibration
  • Data Processing
  • Databases
  • Instrumentation
  • Magnetic Fields
  • Magnetometers
  • Measuring Instruments
  • Radiation
  • Radiation Effects
  • Simulations
  • Spacecraft
  • Vector Magnetometers

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Computational Modeling and Simulation
  • Space Exploration and Orbital Mechanics.
  • Superconducting Magnet Technology

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Satellites