NASA NTRS · 19820032909
The Ion Drift Meter for Dynamics Explorer-B
Abstract
The Ion Drift Meter on Dynamics Explorer-B measures two mutually perpendicular angles of arrival of thermal ions with respect to the sensor look direction. These measurements are used to derive two components of the ambient thermal ion drift velocity, which together with the third component from the Retarding Potential Analyzer instrument provide the total velocity. The Ion Drift Meter technique yields high temporal resolution measurements essential in the studies of the convection pattern and energy deposition in the ionosphere.
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Heelis, R. A., Hanson, W. B., Lippincott, C. R., Zuccaro, D. R., Harmon, L. H., Holt, B. J., Doherty, J. E., Power, R. A.. 1981-12-01. The Ion Drift Meter for Dynamics Explorer-B. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19820032909
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