Ion analyzers for measurement of d.c. electric field and ion temperature
Abstract
This paper presents a description of the ion analyzers for measurement of electric fields and ion temperature which were part of the nose-cone experiment package in the ARAKS experiment. The principle of measurement and theoretical models used in numerical calculations are presented, as well as a brief description of the electronics and modes of operation. The accuracy of the instrument was estimated to be 2-3 mV/m for the electric field and about 150 K for the ion temperature. Results from preliminary tests in a plasma tank are given.
- Publication:
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Space Science Instrumentation
- Pub Date:
- November 1978
- Bibcode:
- 1978SSI.....4..213B
- Keywords:
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- Atmospheric Electricity;
- Earth Magnetosphere;
- Electric Fields;
- Electrical Measurement;
- Ion Temperature;
- Rocket-Borne Instruments;
- Electric Potential;
- Electronic Equipment;
- Ground Tests;
- Ion Currents;
- Rocket Nose Cones;
- Spacecraft Instrumentation