The low energy particle detector sled (~30 keV-3.2 MeV) and its performance on the phobos mission to mars and its moons
Abstract
A low energy particle detector system (SLED) is described which was designed to measure the flux densities of electrons and ions in the energy range from ~30 keV to a few MeV in (a) the varying solar aspect angles and temperatures pertaining during the Cruise Phase of the Phobos Mission and (b) in the low temperature environment (reaching -25° C) pertaining during Mars Encounter. Representative data illustrating the excellent functioning of SLED during both phases of the mission are presented.
- Publication:
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Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research A
- Pub Date:
- May 1990
- DOI:
- 10.1016/0168-9002(90)90364-C
- Bibcode:
- 1990NIMPA.290..217M