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)
- University of Arizona (Collaboration)
- Technische Universität Braunschweig (Collaboration)
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) (Collaboration)
- Hungarian Academy of Sciences (MTA) (Collaboration)
- University of Cologne (Collaboration)
- Max Planck Society (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
Bunce E
(2008)
Magnetic field structure of Saturn's dayside magnetosphere and its mapping to the ionosphere: Results from ring current modeling
in Journal of Geophysical Research: Space Physics
Schippers P
(2008)
Multi-instrument analysis of electron populations in Saturn's magnetosphere
in Journal of Geophysical Research: Space Physics
Mitchell D
(2009)
Ion conics and electron beams associated with auroral processes on Saturn
in Journal of Geophysical Research: Space Physics
Hill T
(2008)
Plasmoids in Saturn's magnetotail
in Journal of Geophysical Research: Space Physics
Ma Y
(2006)
Comparisons between MHD model calculations and observations of Cassini flybys of Titan
in Journal of Geophysical Research: Space Physics
Khurana K
(2009)
Sources of rotational signals in Saturn's magnetosphere
in Journal of Geophysical Research: Space Physics
Bertucci C
(2007)
Low-frequency waves in the foreshock of Saturn: First results from Cassini
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
McAndrews H
(2008)
Evidence for reconnection at Saturn's magnetopause
in Journal of Geophysical Research: Space Physics
Rymer A
(2007)
Electron sources in Saturn's magnetosphere
in Journal of Geophysical Research: Space Physics
Ma Y
(2009)
Time-dependent global MHD simulations of Cassini T32 flyby: From magnetosphere to magnetosheath
in Journal of Geophysical Research: Space Physics
Kronberg E
(2007)
A possible intrinsic mechanism for the quasi-periodic dynamics of the Jovian magnetosphere
in Journal of Geophysical Research: Space Physics
Masters A
(2009)
Hot flow anomalies at Saturn's bow shock
in Journal of Geophysical Research: Space Physics
Arridge C
(2008)
Saturn's magnetodisc current sheet
in Journal of Geophysical Research: Space Physics
Jackman C
(2009)
On the character and distribution of lower-frequency radio emissions at Saturn and their relationship to substorm-like events
in Journal of Geophysical Research: Space Physics
Sergis N
(2009)
Energetic particle pressure in Saturn's magnetosphere measured with the Magnetospheric Imaging Instrument on Cassini
in Journal of Geophysical Research: Space Physics
Schneider N
(2009)
No sodium in the vapour plumes of Enceladus
in Nature
Stallard T
(2008)
Complex structure within Saturn's infrared aurora.
in Nature
McAndrews H
(2009)
Plasma in Saturn's nightside magnetosphere and the implications for global circulation
in Planetary and Space Science
Mitchell D
(2009)
Recurrent energization of plasma in the midnight-to-dawn quadrant of Saturn's magnetosphere, and its relationship to auroral UV and radio emissions
in Planetary and Space Science
Engelhardt I
(2015)
Plasma regions, charged dust and field-aligned currents near Enceladus
in Planetary and Space Science
Bertucci C
(2009)
The variability of Titan's magnetic environment
in Planetary and Space Science
Masters A
(2009)
Surface waves on Saturn's dawn flank magnetopause driven by the Kelvin-Helmholtz instability
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
Arridge C
(2009)
Plasma electrons in Saturn's magnetotail: Structure, distribution and energisation
in Planetary and Space Science
Rymer A
(2009)
Cassini evidence for rapid interchange transport at Saturn
in Planetary and Space Science
Barnes J
(2009)
Special issue: Titan, Saturn, and Saturn's Magnetosphere
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
Burton M
(2009)
Model of Saturn's internal planetary magnetic field based on Cassini observations
in Planetary and Space Science
André N
(2008)
Identification of Saturn's magnetospheric regions and associated plasma processes: Synopsis of Cassini observations during orbit insertion
in Reviews of Geophysics
Jones GH
(2008)
The dust halo of Saturn's largest icy moon, Rhea.
in Science (New York, N.Y.)
Gurnett DA
(2007)
The variable rotation period of the inner region of Saturn's plasma disk.
in Science (New York, N.Y.)
Bertucci C
(2008)
The magnetic memory of Titan's ionized atmosphere.
in Science (New York, N.Y.)
Jones GH
(2006)
Enceladus' varying imprint on the magnetosphere of Saturn.
in Science (New York, N.Y.)
Dougherty MK
(2006)
Identification of a dynamic atmosphere at Enceladus with the Cassini magnetometer.
in Science (New York, N.Y.)
| 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 | 04/2010 |
| 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 |