The major aims of the Ulysses' scientific investigations of the heliosphere at all latitudes are described. Missions goals include the assessment of the global three-dimensional properties of the interplanetary magnetic field and solar wind, the study of the composition of the solar wind plasma at different heliographic latitudes, and the study of the acceleration of energetic particles in solar flares. Waves, shocks and other discontinuities in the solar wind will be investigated through sampling of various plasma conditions, and interplanetary dust and cosmic rays will be analyzed. Other important goals include the search for gamma-ray-burst sources and for low-frequency gravitational waves by using the spacecraft's radio communication link. Achievement of the Ulysses' solar pole trajectory, which will utilize both launch vehicle thrust and gravitational pull, is also described.


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    Title :

    The scientific mission of Ulysses


    Contributors:
    Wenzel, K.-P. (author) / Marsden, R. G. (author) / Page, D. E. (author) / Smith, E. J. (author)

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1990-08-01



    Type of media :

    Miscellaneous


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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