The Polar BEAR spacecraft was developed to measure auroral and ionospheric parameters and their effects on RF wave propagation. It provides coverage of the auroral oval in an area different from that covered from previous spacecraft, and the data gathered will complement the research being carried out by earlier programs. This article provides a technical description of the spacecraft and its initial in-orbit performance.


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    Title :

    The polar BEAR spacecraft


    Additional title:

    Der BEAR-Satellit zur Erforschung von Polarlicht und ionosphaerischer Wellenausbreitung


    Contributors:

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    Publication date :

    1987


    Size :

    8 Seiten, 5 Bilder, 3 Tabellen, 4 Quellen


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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