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Cubesat-class instruments for in situ multi-parameter measurements of the thermosphere

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Clemmons,  James
IUGG 2023, General Assemblies, 1 General, International Union of Geodesy and Geophysics (IUGG), External Organizations;

Swanson,  Diana
IUGG 2023, General Assemblies, 1 General, International Union of Geodesy and Geophysics (IUGG), External Organizations;

Davis,  Lance
IUGG 2023, General Assemblies, 1 General, International Union of Geodesy and Geophysics (IUGG), External Organizations;

Frost,  Colin
IUGG 2023, General Assemblies, 1 General, International Union of Geodesy and Geophysics (IUGG), External Organizations;

Puopolo,  Dominic
IUGG 2023, General Assemblies, 1 General, International Union of Geodesy and Geophysics (IUGG), External Organizations;

Scheele,  Jackson
IUGG 2023, General Assemblies, 1 General, International Union of Geodesy and Geophysics (IUGG), External Organizations;

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Clemmons, J., Swanson, D., Davis, L., Frost, C., Puopolo, D., Scheele, J. (2023): Cubesat-class instruments for in situ multi-parameter measurements of the thermosphere, XXVIII General Assembly of the International Union of Geodesy and Geophysics (IUGG) (Berlin 2023).
https://doi.org/10.57757/IUGG23-4282


Cite as: https://gfzpublic.gfz-potsdam.de/pubman/item/item_5021718
Abstract
Described are instruments currently under development for measuring thermospheric winds in situ from a cubesat-class platform. While the primary measurement target is 3D winds, the instruments also return temperature and density measurements, as well as composition information. The instruments are based on mechanical modulation of the rammed flow of the ambient gas. They are similar to larger instruments designed for use on larger platforms, but are accommodated for cubesats with less mass, volume, and power. The principles of measurement and performance models are presented and discussed, and compared to the performance of larger instruments. Prototype designs and plans for laboratory testing are described.