An Evaluation of Space Plasma Data: Effects upon Spacecraft Materials and Predictions

Abstract

A complete LAPI and DE data analysis package has been developed through which data from all DE-2 experiments can be plotted on a common time scale. The analysis package has been implemented on a MASSCOMP 500 computer system. Analysis of space plasma data has shown the processes occuring within the magnetosphere lead to large temporal and spatial variations in the space plasma. These variations can and do have a large impact on space systems. The studies undertaken are leading to a better environmental understanding with the ultimate goal being how to mitigate the effects. Keywords: Auroral Particles; Dynamic Explorer 1 Spacecraft, Magnetosphere Ionosphere Interactions, Dynamic Explorer 2 Spacecraft, Space plasma, Data Reduction, Computer application, Onboard.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1984
Accession Number
ADA196016

Entities

People

  • J. D. Winningham

Organizations

  • Southwest Research Institute

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Artificial Satellites
  • Computers
  • Data Analysis
  • Databases
  • Distribution Functions
  • Electric Fields
  • Electrons
  • Environment
  • High Latitudes
  • Magnetic Fields
  • Measurement
  • Plasma Waves
  • Plasmas (Physics)
  • Polar Cap
  • Space Systems
  • Spacecraft
  • Spacecraft Charging

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Computer Science/Computer Engineering/Data Science/Digital Signal Processing.
  • Software Engineering
  • Space/Atmospheric Physics.

Technology Areas

  • Space