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)
- Max Planck Society (Collaboration)
- Hungarian Academy of Sciences (MTA) (Collaboration)
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) (Collaboration)
- University of Cologne (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
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
Gérard J
(2006)
Saturn's auroral morphology and activity during quiet magnetospheric conditions
in Journal of Geophysical Research: Space Physics
Jackman C
(2008)
The overall configuration of the interplanetary magnetic field upstream of Saturn as revealed by Cassini observations
in Journal of Geophysical Research: Space Physics
Bunce E
(2008)
Origin of Saturn's aurora: Simultaneous observations by Cassini and the Hubble Space Telescope
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
Bertucci C
(2007)
Low-frequency waves in the foreshock of Saturn: First results from Cassini
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
Krupp N
(2009)
Energetic particles in Saturn's magnetosphere during the Cassini nominal mission (July 2004-July 2008)
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 |