The Magnetic Electron Ion Spectrometer: A Review of On-Orbit Sensor Performance, Data, Operations, and Science
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Published:2021-10-28
Issue:8
Volume:217
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ISSN:0038-6308
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Container-title:Space Science Reviews
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language:en
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Short-container-title:Space Sci Rev
Author:
Claudepierre S. G.ORCID, Blake J. B., Boyd A. J., Clemmons J. H., Fennell J. F., Gabrielse C., Looper M. D., Mazur J. E., O’Brien T. P., Reeves G. D., Roeder J. L., Spence H. E., Turner D. L.
Abstract
AbstractMeasurements from NASA’s Van Allen Probes have transformed our understanding of the dynamics of Earth’s geomagnetically-trapped, charged particle radiation. The Van Allen Probes were equipped with the Magnetic Electron Ion Spectrometers (MagEIS) that measured energetic and relativistic electrons, along with energetic ions, in the radiation belts. Accurate and routine measurement of these particles was of fundamental importance towards achieving the scientific goals of the mission. We provide a comprehensive review of the MagEIS suite’s on-orbit performance, operation, and data products, along with a summary of scientific results. The purpose of this review is to serve as a complement to the MagEIS instrument paper, which was largely completed before flight and thus focused on pre-flight design and performance characteristics. As is the case with all space-borne instrumentation, the anticipated sensor performance was found to be different once on orbit. Our intention is to provide sufficient detail on the MagEIS instruments so that future generations of researchers can understand the subtleties of the sensors, profit from these unique measurements, and continue to unlock the mysteries of the near-Earth space radiation environment.
Funder
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Subject
Space and Planetary Science,Astronomy and Astrophysics
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