Cassini Magnetometer Post Launch Support
Lead Research Organisation:
Imperial College London
Department Name: Dept of Physics
Abstract
The work carried out in this proposal runs the magnetometer instrument onboard the Cassini spacecraft. This involved planning future observations, making sure the correct commands are sent to the instrument and carried out in a safe way, and looking after the health and safety of the instrument. We also process the data so that our team and other Cassni teams are able to analyse it to understand the physics of the Saturn system.
Organisations
- Imperial College London, United Kingdom (Lead Research Organisation)
- The University of Iowa, United States (Collaboration)
- Max Planck Society (Collaboration)
- University of Arizona, United States (Collaboration)
- University of Cologne, Germany (Collaboration)
- Hungarian Academy of Sciences (MTA) (Collaboration)
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) (Collaboration)
- Southwest Research Institute (SWRI) (Collaboration)
- University of Colorado at Boulder, United States (Collaboration)
- Braunschweig University of Technology (Collaboration)
- University of California Los Angeles, United States (Collaboration)
- University of Michigan, United States (Collaboration)
People |
ORCID iD |
| Michele K Dougherty (Principal Investigator) |
Publications
Arridge C
(2008)
Saturn's magnetodisc current sheet SATURN'S MAGNETODISC
in Journal of Geophysical Research: Space Physics
Roussos E
(2007)
Electron microdiffusion in the Saturnian radiation belts: Cassini MIMI/LEMMS observations of energetic electron absorption by the icy moons ICY MOON ABSORPTION SIGNATURES
in Journal of Geophysical Research: Space Physics
Bunce E
(2008)
Origin of Saturn's aurora: Simultaneous observations by Cassini and the Hubble Space Telescope ORIGIN OF SATURN'S AURORA
in Journal of Geophysical Research: Space Physics
Masters A
(2008)
An empirical model of Saturn's bow shock: Cassini observations of shock location and shape EMPIRICAL MODEL OF SATURN'S BOW SHOCK
in Journal of Geophysical Research: Space Physics
Provan G
(2009)
Polarization and phase of planetary-period magnetic field oscillations on high-latitude field lines in Saturn's magnetosphere PLANETARY-PERIOD FIELD OSCILLATIONS
in Journal of Geophysical Research: Space Physics
Schippers P
(2008)
Multi-instrument analysis of electron populations in Saturn's magnetosphere BRIEF REPORT
in Journal of Geophysical Research: Space Physics
Bertucci C
(2007)
Low-frequency waves in the foreshock of Saturn: First results from Cassini LF WAVES IN SATURN'S FORESHOCK
in Journal of Geophysical Research: Space Physics
Ma Y
(2009)
Time-dependent global MHD simulations of Cassini T32 flyby: From magnetosphere to magnetosheath MHD SIMULATIONS OF CASSINI T32 FLYBY
in Journal of Geophysical Research: Space Physics
Hospodarsky G
(2008)
Observations of chorus at Saturn using the Cassini Radio and Plasma Wave Science instrument OBSERVATIONS OF CHORUS AT SATURN
in Journal of Geophysical Research: Space Physics
Mitchell D
(2009)
Ion conics and electron beams associated with auroral processes on Saturn SATURN AURORAL ION AND ELECTRON BEAMS
in Journal of Geophysical Research: Space Physics
Bunce E
(2008)
Magnetic field structure of Saturn's dayside magnetosphere and its mapping to the ionosphere: Results from ring current modeling SATURN'S DAYSIDE MAGNETIC FIELD
in Journal of Geophysical Research: Space Physics
Masters A
(2009)
Hot flow anomalies at Saturn's bow shock BRIEF REPORT
in Journal of Geophysical Research: Space Physics
Khurana K
(2009)
Sources of rotational signals in Saturn's magnetosphere ROTATIONS IN SATURN'S MAGNETOSPHERE
in Journal of Geophysical Research: Space Physics
Kronberg E
(2007)
A possible intrinsic mechanism for the quasi-periodic dynamics of the Jovian magnetosphere DYNAMICS OF THE JOVIAN MAGNETOSPHERE
in Journal of Geophysical Research: Space Physics
Achilleos N
(2008)
Large-scale dynamics of Saturn's magnetopause: Observations by Cassini SATURN MAGNETOPAUSE DYNAMICS
in Journal of Geophysical Research: Space Physics
Bunce E
(2007)
Cassini observations of the variation of Saturn's ring current parameters with system size VARIATIONS OF SATURN'S RING CURRENT
in Journal of Geophysical Research: Space Physics
Stallard T
(2008)
Complex structure within Saturn's infrared aurora
in Nature
Schneider NM
(2009)
No sodium in the vapour plumes of Enceladus.
in Nature
McAndrews H
(2009)
Plasma in Saturn's nightside magnetosphere and the implications for global circulation
in Planetary and Space Science
Rymer A
(2009)
Cassini evidence for rapid interchange transport at Saturn
in Planetary and Space Science
Engelhardt I
(2015)
Plasma regions, charged dust and field-aligned currents near Enceladus
in Planetary and Space Science
Krupp N
(2009)
Energetic particles in Saturn's magnetosphere during the Cassini nominal mission (July 2004-July 2008)
in Planetary and Space Science
Arridge C
(2009)
Plasma electrons in Saturn's magnetotail: Structure, distribution and energisation
in Planetary and Space Science
Bertucci C
(2009)
The variability of Titan's magnetic environment
in Planetary and Space Science
Kriegel H
(2009)
The plasma interaction of Enceladus: 3D hybrid simulations and comparison with Cassini MAG data
in Planetary and Space Science
| Description | Cassini Magnetometer Post Launch Support |
| Amount | £350,000 (GBP) |
| Funding ID | PP/D000912/1 |
| Organisation | Science and Technologies Facilities Council (STFC) |
| Sector | Public |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Start | 03/2010 |
| End | 03/2011 |
| Description | Cassini Operations |
| Organisation | Braunschweig University of Technology |
| Country | Germany |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | Cassini instrument operations and provision of magnetometer data to team members and collaborators |
| Collaborator Contribution | Instrument commanding resulting in magnetometer data from Cassini; provision of magnetometer data to the team and our collaborators |
| Impact | Instrument commanding resulting in magnetoeter data from Cassini; provision of magnetometer data to the team and our collaborators |
| Description | Cassini Operations |
| Organisation | Hungarian Academy of Sciences (MTA) |
| Department | Atomic Energy Research Institute |
| Country | Hungary |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | Cassini instrument operations and provision of magnetometer data to team members and collaborators |
| Collaborator Contribution | Instrument commanding resulting in magnetometer data from Cassini; provision of magnetometer data to the team and our collaborators |
| Impact | Instrument commanding resulting in magnetoeter data from Cassini; provision of magnetometer data to the team and our collaborators |
| Description | Cassini Operations |
| Organisation | Max Planck Society |
| Country | Germany |
| Sector | Charity/Non Profit |
| PI Contribution | Cassini instrument operations and provision of magnetometer data to team members and collaborators |
| Collaborator Contribution | Instrument commanding resulting in magnetometer data from Cassini; provision of magnetometer data to the team and our collaborators |
| Impact | Instrument commanding resulting in magnetoeter data from Cassini; provision of magnetometer data to the team and our collaborators |
| Description | Cassini Operations |
| Organisation | National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) |
| Department | Jet Propulsion Laboratory |
| Country | United States |
| Sector | Public |
| PI Contribution | Cassini instrument operations and provision of magnetometer data to team members and collaborators |
| Collaborator Contribution | Instrument commanding resulting in magnetometer data from Cassini; provision of magnetometer data to the team and our collaborators |
| Impact | Instrument commanding resulting in magnetoeter data from Cassini; provision of magnetometer data to the team and our collaborators |
| Description | Cassini Operations |
| Organisation | Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) |
| Country | United States |
| Sector | Charity/Non Profit |
| PI Contribution | Cassini instrument operations and provision of magnetometer data to team members and collaborators |
| Collaborator Contribution | Instrument commanding resulting in magnetometer data from Cassini; provision of magnetometer data to the team and our collaborators |
| Impact | Instrument commanding resulting in magnetoeter data from Cassini; provision of magnetometer data to the team and our collaborators |
| Description | Cassini Operations |
| Organisation | University of Arizona |
| Department | Lunar and Planetary Laboratory |
| Country | United States |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | Cassini instrument operations and provision of magnetometer data to team members and collaborators |
| Collaborator Contribution | Instrument commanding resulting in magnetometer data from Cassini; provision of magnetometer data to the team and our collaborators |
| Impact | Instrument commanding resulting in magnetoeter data from Cassini; provision of magnetometer data to the team and our collaborators |
| Description | Cassini Operations |
| Organisation | University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) |
| Country | United States |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | Cassini instrument operations and provision of magnetometer data to team members and collaborators |
| Collaborator Contribution | Instrument commanding resulting in magnetometer data from Cassini; provision of magnetometer data to the team and our collaborators |
| Impact | Instrument commanding resulting in magnetoeter data from Cassini; provision of magnetometer data to the team and our collaborators |
| Description | Cassini Operations |
| Organisation | University of Cologne |
| Country | Germany |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | Cassini instrument operations and provision of magnetometer data to team members and collaborators |
| Collaborator Contribution | Instrument commanding resulting in magnetometer data from Cassini; provision of magnetometer data to the team and our collaborators |
| Impact | Instrument commanding resulting in magnetoeter data from Cassini; provision of magnetometer data to the team and our collaborators |
| Description | Cassini Operations |
| Organisation | University of Colorado |
| Country | United States |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | Cassini instrument operations and provision of magnetometer data to team members and collaborators |
| Collaborator Contribution | Instrument commanding resulting in magnetometer data from Cassini; provision of magnetometer data to the team and our collaborators |
| Impact | Instrument commanding resulting in magnetoeter data from Cassini; provision of magnetometer data to the team and our collaborators |
| Description | Cassini Operations |
| Organisation | University of Iowa |
| Country | United States |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | Cassini instrument operations and provision of magnetometer data to team members and collaborators |
| Collaborator Contribution | Instrument commanding resulting in magnetometer data from Cassini; provision of magnetometer data to the team and our collaborators |
| Impact | Instrument commanding resulting in magnetoeter data from Cassini; provision of magnetometer data to the team and our collaborators |
| Description | Cassini Operations |
| Organisation | University of Michigan |
| Country | United States |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | Cassini instrument operations and provision of magnetometer data to team members and collaborators |
| Collaborator Contribution | Instrument commanding resulting in magnetometer data from Cassini; provision of magnetometer data to the team and our collaborators |
| Impact | Instrument commanding resulting in magnetoeter data from Cassini; provision of magnetometer data to the team and our collaborators |
| Description | School visits |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an open day or visit at my research institution |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Primary Audience | Schools |
| Results and Impact | demonstrations of working magnetometer instruments to pupils - and hands on opportunities for them raised interest in science |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2006,2007,2008,2009,2010 |