NASA NTRS · 19920059647
Mars Observer magnetic fields investigation
Abstract
The magnetic fields experiment designed for the Mars Observer mission will provide definitive measurements of the Martian magnetic field from the transition and mapping orbits planned for the Mars Observer. The paper describes the instruments (which include a classical magnetometer and an electron reflection magnetometer) and techniques designed to investigate the nature of the Martian magnetic field and the Mars-solar wind interaction, the mapping of crustal magnetic fields, and studies of the Martian ionosphere, which are activities included in the Mars Observer mission objectives. Attention is also given to the flight software incorporated in the on-board data processor, and the procedures of data processing and analysis.
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Acuna, M. H., Connerney, J. E. P., Wasilewski, P., Lin, R. P., Anderson, K. A., Carlson, C. W., Mcfadden, J., Curtis, D. W., Reme, H., Cros, A.. 1992-05-25. Mars Observer magnetic fields investigation. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19920059647
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