A large-area instrument to measure the charge and energy spectrum of the anomalous cosmic rays including a possible molecular ion component

Details A large-area instrument to measure the charge and energy spectrum of the anomalous cosmic rays including a possible molecular ion component A large-area instrument to measure the charge and energy spectrum of the anomalous cosmic rays including a possible molecular ion component

Aug 1983

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IN: International Cosmic Ray Conference, 18th, Bangalore, India, August 22-September 3, 1983, Late Papers. Volume 9 (A85-22801 0

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Cosmic Rays, Energy Spectra, Molecular Ions, Particle Charging, Radiation Detectors, Spacecraft Instruments, Anomalies, Interstellar Matter, Particle Trajectories

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After the discovery of the anomalous component of the cosmic radiation, Fisk et al. (1974) proposed that the low energy (3-30 MeV/n) particles involved result from penetration of the solar cavity by neutral atomic species from the local interstellar medium. Following ionization, the particles are swept out by the solar wind towards the heliopause and accelerated while retaining their low ionization states. Certain aspects of the model considered by Fisk et al. remain untested. The required information could be obtained by placing in close-earth orbit a large-aperture instrument with the ability to recognize molecular species. The present investigation is concerned with such an instrument which has been designed around a 19 in. by 28 in. 'Getaway Special' container for a possible Space Shuttle exposure. Attention is given to a description of the instrument and to aspects of instrument performance.

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