Astronomy and Astrophysics – Astronomy
Scientific paper
Feb 1980
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1980sscs.nasa...45k&link_type=abstract
In NASA. Goddard Space Flight Center Study of the Solar Cycle from Space p 45-54 (SEE N80-17944 08-92)
Astronomy and Astrophysics
Astronomy
Solar Activity, Solar Probes, Spaceborne Astronomy, Spacecraft Configurations, Spacecraft Orbits, Imaging Techniques, Radiation Pressure, Satellite Attitude Control, Telemetry
Scientific paper
The adaptation of proven space probe technology is proposed as a means of providing a solar activity monitoring platform which could be injected behind the Earth's orbital position to give 3 to 6 days advanced coverage of the solar phenomenon on the backside hemisphere before it rotates into view and affects terrestrial activities. The probe would provide some three dimensional discrimination within the ecliptic latitude. This relatively simple off-Earth probe could provide very high quality data to support the SCADM program, by transmitting both high resolution video data of the solar surface and such measurements of solar activity as particle, X-ray, ultraviolet, and radio emission fluxes. Topics covered include the orbit; constraints on the spacecraft; subsystems and their embodiments; optical imaging sensors and their operation; and the radiation-pressure attitude control system are described. The platform would be capable of mapping active regions on an hourly basis with one arc-second resolution.
Kissell Kenneth E.
Ratcliff D. D.
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