Cassini Magnetometer Post Launch Support
Lead Research Organisation:
Imperial College London
Department Name: 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 (Lead Research Organisation)
- Technische Universität Braunschweig (Collaboration)
- University of Arizona (Collaboration)
- University of Cologne (Collaboration)
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) (Collaboration)
- Max Planck Society (Collaboration)
- Hungarian Academy of Sciences (MTA) (Collaboration)
- Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) (Collaboration)
- University of Colorado Boulder (Collaboration)
- University of Michigan (Collaboration)
- University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) (Collaboration)
- University of Iowa (Collaboration)
People |
ORCID iD |
Michele Dougherty (Principal Investigator) |
Publications
Ma Y
(2006)
Comparisons between MHD model calculations and observations of Cassini flybys of Titan
in Journal of Geophysical Research: Space Physics
Russell C
(2006)
Nature of magnetic fluctuations in Saturn's middle magnetosphere
in Journal of Geophysical Research: Space Physics
Jones GH
(2006)
Enceladus' varying imprint on the magnetosphere of Saturn.
in Science (New York, N.Y.)
Neubauer F
(2006)
Titan's near magnetotail from magnetic field and electron plasma observations and modeling: Cassini flybys TA, TB, and T3
in Journal of Geophysical Research: Space Physics
Achilleos N
(2006)
Orientation, location, and velocity of Saturn's bow shock: Initial results from the Cassini spacecraft
in Journal of Geophysical Research: Space Physics
Arridge C
(2006)
Modeling the size and shape of Saturn's magnetopause with variable dynamic pressure
in Journal of Geophysical Research: Space Physics
Dougherty MK
(2006)
Identification of a dynamic atmosphere at Enceladus with the Cassini magnetometer.
in Science (New York, N.Y.)
Gérard J
(2006)
Saturn's auroral morphology and activity during quiet magnetospheric conditions
in Journal of Geophysical Research: Space Physics
Khurana K
(2007)
Mass loading of Saturn's magnetosphere near Enceladus
in Journal of Geophysical Research: Space Physics
Kallio E
(2007)
Morphology of the magnetic field near Titan: Hybrid model study of the Cassini T9 flyby
in Geophysical Research Letters
Radioti A
(2007)
Energetic ion composition during reconfiguration events in the Jovian magnetotail
in Journal of Geophysical Research: Space Physics
Wei H
(2007)
Cold ionospheric plasma in Titan's magnetotail
in Geophysical Research Letters
Agren K
(2007)
On magnetospheric electron impact ionisation and dynamics in Titan's ram-side and polar ionosphere - a Cassini case study
in Annales Geophysicae
Bertucci C
(2007)
Structure of Titan's mid-range magnetic tail: Cassini magnetometer observations during the T9 flyby
in Geophysical Research Letters
Kronberg E
(2007)
A possible intrinsic mechanism for the quasi-periodic dynamics of the Jovian magnetosphere
in Journal of Geophysical Research: Space Physics
André N
(2007)
Magnetic signatures of plasma-depleted flux tubes in the Saturnian inner magnetosphere
in Geophysical Research Letters
Agren K.
(2007)
On magnetospheric electron impact ionisation and dynamics in Titan's ram-side and polar ionosphere - a Cassini case study
in ANNALES GEOPHYSICAE
Rymer A
(2007)
Electron sources in Saturn's magnetosphere
in Journal of Geophysical Research: Space Physics
Bunce E
(2007)
Cassini observations of the variation of Saturn's ring current parameters with system size
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
in Journal of Geophysical Research: Space Physics
Sergis N
(2007)
Ring current at Saturn: Energetic particle pressure in Saturn's equatorial magnetosphere measured with Cassini/MIMI
in Geophysical Research Letters
Simon S
(2007)
Hybrid simulation of Titan's magnetic field signature during the Cassini T9 flyby
in Geophysical Research Letters
Gurnett DA
(2007)
The variable rotation period of the inner region of Saturn's plasma disk.
in Science (New York, N.Y.)
Bertucci C
(2007)
Low-frequency waves in the foreshock of Saturn: First results from Cassini
in Journal of Geophysical Research: Space Physics
Arridge C
(2008)
Warping of Saturn's magnetospheric and magnetotail current sheets
in Journal of Geophysical Research: Space Physics
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 |