- Saturday, 18 May 2013
Energetic Particle Analyzer (TUNDE-M)
NSSDC ID: 1984-125A-08
Mission Name: Vega 1
Principal Investigator: Prof. Antal J. Somogyi
Description
The objective of this investigation (TUNDE) was to study the solar wind interaction with the atmosphere and ionosphere of the Comet Halley. The instrument consisted of two semiconductor detectors plus an anti-coincidence scintillator to filter out particles from lateral directions. The device measured accelerated cometary ions in the energy range 20 keV to 20 MeV, and electrons from 175 keV to several MeV. The field of view was 30 deg, and the detector was oriented in the ecliptic plane.
Alternate Names
- TUNDE-M
Facts in Brief
Mass: 5.0 kg
Power (avg): 6.0 W
Bit rate (avg): 0.512 bps
Disciplines
- Planetary Science: Fields and Particles
- Planetary Science: Small Bodies
- Space Physics: Heliospheric Studies
Additional Information
Questions or comments about this experiment can be directed to: Dr. David R. Williams.
Personnel
| Name | Role | Original Affiliation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prof. Antal J. Somogyi | Principal Investigator | Central Research Inst for Physics, Budapest | somogyi@rmki.kfki.hu |
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