Abstract The instrument ASPOC (Active Spacecraft Potential Control) controls the electric potential of the Cluster spacecraft by means of an ion beam. This modification of the charge balance improves the plasma measurements on board. Beneficial effects have also been observed for the electric field measurements by double probes (EFW). Comprehensive knowledge about the status of the instruments including the ion beam current is necessary to correctly interpret spacecraft potential data. This paper provides an overview of the instrument modes and the parameters contained in the ASPOC data sets in the Cluster Active Archive. A few examples illustrate the relation between instrument modes and data.


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    Title :

    ASPOC Data Products in the Cluster Active Archive


    Contributors:
    Torkar, K. (author) / Jeszenszky, H. (author)


    Publication date :

    2009-10-30


    Size :

    11 pages





    Type of media :

    Article/Chapter (Book)


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English




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