NSSDCA ID: 1989-084E-05
Mission Name: Galileo ProbeThe objective of this investigation is to determine vertical extent, structure, and microphysical characteristics (particle size distribution, number density, and physical structure) of Jupiter's clouds over the range 0.1 to 10 bars. A single-wavelength, multiple-angle (5) scattering nephelometer, with a gallium-arsenide LED (9000 A) source and solid-state detectors is mounted on the Probe, with appropriate external viewing geometry. Deployment takes place after the heat shield is removed. The total mass is 1.8 kg and the total continuous power is 3.0 W.
Mass: 4.4 kg
Power (avg): 11.3 W
Bit rate (avg): 0.01 kbps
Questions and comments about this experiment can be directed to: Dr. Edwin V. Bell, II
Name | Role | Original Affiliation | |
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Prof. Jacques E. Blamont | Co-Investigator | CNRS, Service d'Aeronomie | |
Dr. David S. Colburn | Co-Investigator | NASA Ames Research Center | |
Dr. James B. Pollack | Co-Investigator | NASA Ames Research Center | |
Dr. Gerald W. Grams | Co-Investigator | Georgia Institute of Technology | |
Mr. Philip Avrin | Co-Investigator | Martin-Marietta Aerospace | |
Dr. Boris Ragent | General Contact | NASA Ames Research Center | |
Dr. Boris Ragent | Principal Investigator | NASA Ames Research Center |