NSSDCA ID: XXNO-00323
Availability: At NSSDC, Ready for Offline Distribution (or Staging if Digital)
Time span: 1981-09-20 to 1983-02-19
This microfiche data set lists magnetic conjunctions between DE-1 and DE-2 based on difinitive orbital computations. The initial complete conjunction table was generated at NSSDC. The DE project scientist edited this listing to include only times when both spacecraft were operating, and this edited listing constitutes this data set. A magnetic conjunction is defined by tracing the location of the DE-1 satellite down to the earth's surface along the magnetic field line intersecting the satellite. A box +/-3 deg in latitude and +/-6 deg in longitude is formed aroung this subsatelitte point. A magnetic conjunction occurs when the similar satellite point for DE-2 falls within the box. Tracings are performed each minute. The Magsat 7/81 magnetic field model was used in the field line tracings.
Questions and comments about this data collection can be directed to: Dr. Dieter K. Bilitza
Name | Role | Original Affiliation | |
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Dr. Robert A. Hoffman | General Contact | NASA Goddard Space Flight Center | rhoffman@pop600.gsfc.nasa.gov |