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
Jones G
(2009)
Fine jet structure of electrically charged grains in Enceladus' plume
in Geophysical Research Letters
Jackman C
(2008)
A multi-instrument view of tail reconnection at Saturn
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
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
Hospodarsky G
(2008)
Observations of chorus at Saturn using the Cassini Radio and Plasma Wave Science instrument
in Journal of Geophysical Research: Space Physics
Hill T
(2008)
Plasmoids in Saturn's magnetotail
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
Gurnett DA
(2007)
The variable rotation period of the inner region of Saturn's plasma disk.
in Science (New York, N.Y.)
Engelhardt I
(2015)
Plasma regions, charged dust and field-aligned currents near Enceladus
in Planetary and Space Science
Dougherty MK
(2006)
Identification of a dynamic atmosphere at Enceladus with the Cassini magnetometer.
in Science (New York, N.Y.)
Cowley S. W. H.
(2008)
Auroral current systems in Saturn's magnetosphere:: comparison of theoretical models with Cassini and HST observations
in ANNALES GEOPHYSICAE
Cowley S
(2008)
Auroral current systems in Saturn's magnetosphere: comparison of theoretical models with Cassini and HST observations
in Annales Geophysicae
Coustenis A
(2008)
TandEM: Titan and Enceladus mission
in Experimental Astronomy
Burton M
(2009)
Model of Saturn's internal planetary magnetic field based on Cassini observations
in Planetary and Space Science
Burch J
(2008)
On the cause of Saturn's plasma periodicity
in Geophysical Research Letters
Bunce E
(2008)
Origin of Saturn's aurora: Simultaneous observations by Cassini and the Hubble Space Telescope
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
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
Bertucci C
(2007)
Structure of Titan's mid-range magnetic tail: Cassini magnetometer observations during the T9 flyby
in Geophysical Research Letters
Bertucci C
(2009)
The variability of Titan's magnetic environment
in Planetary and Space Science
Bertucci C
(2008)
The magnetic memory of Titan's ionized atmosphere.
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
Barnes J
(2009)
Special issue: Titan, Saturn, and Saturn's Magnetosphere
in Planetary and Space Science
Arridge C
(2008)
Thermal electron periodicities at 20 R S in Saturn's magnetosphere
in Geophysical Research Letters
Arridge C
(2008)
Warping of Saturn's magnetospheric and magnetotail current sheets
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
Arridge C
(2009)
Plasma electrons in Saturn's magnetotail: Structure, distribution and energisation
in Planetary and Space Science
Arridge C
(2008)
Saturn's magnetodisc current sheet
in Journal of Geophysical Research: Space Physics
André N
(2008)
Identification of Saturn's magnetospheric regions and associated plasma processes: Synopsis of Cassini observations during orbit insertion
in Reviews of Geophysics
André N
(2007)
Magnetic signatures of plasma-depleted flux tubes in the Saturnian inner magnetosphere
in Geophysical Research Letters
Andrews D
(2008)
Planetary period oscillations in Saturn's magnetosphere: Phase relation of equatorial magnetic field oscillations and Saturn kilometric radiation modulation
in Journal of Geophysical Research: Space Physics
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
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
Achilleos N
(2008)
Large-scale dynamics of Saturn's magnetopause: Observations by 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
| 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 |