The experiment with the small scientific subsatellite which was launched into lunar orbit from Apollo 15 is described. The subsatellite was designed to measure plasma and energetic-particle fluxes, vector magnetic fields, and velocity of the subsatellite for determining lunar gravitational anomalies. The theory of particle-shadow formation by the moon solar wind electrons, and energetic-electron fluxes in interplanetary space are discussed along with an analysis of the initial data.


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    Title :

    Subsatellite measurements of plasmas and solar particles


    Contributors:
    Anderson, K. A. (author) / Chase, L. M. (author) / Lin, R. P. (author) / Mccoy, J. E. (author) / Mcguire, R. E. (author)


    Publication date :

    1972-01-01


    Type of media :

    Miscellaneous


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :





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