Particle and field instruments - report of Payload Splinter Group 1
Abstract
In this paper we present a summary of the presentations and discussions in Payload Splinter Group 1, devoted to the particle and field instruments for the Solar Orbiter model payload. An important conclusion is that, given the pivotal role of in-situ measurements in the scientific mission of the Orbiter, the resources allocated to these instruments during the Assessment Study were insufficient. This applies both to the available telemetry and to the fraction of the total payload mass. The Splinter Group also recommended that, in addition to the suite of instrument already included in the model payload, a hard X-ray imaging experiment be considered. It was also suggested to extend the energy range of proton and electron measurements by adding a cosmic-ray sensor that would also provide solar-ray observations. Regarding telemetry, the Splinter Group emphasised the need for continuous measurements, and proposed that a form of quick-look data be implemented that would allow scientifically interesting periods to be selected from the data stored on board the Orbiter.
- Publication:
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Solar encounter. Proceedings of the First Solar Orbiter Workshop
- Pub Date:
- September 2001
- Bibcode:
- 2001ESASP.493..143M
- Keywords:
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- SOLAR ORBITER;
- INSTRUMENTS