The vector helium magnetometer, one of the Pioneer-Jupiter experiments, has measured the magnetic field of Jupiter and the interplanetary magnetic field in the outer solar system. The comprehensive scientific objectives of the investigations are explained and are then translated into the major instrument requirements. The principles of operation of the magnetometer, which involve the optical pumping of metastable helium, are discussed andt he Pioneer instrument is described. The in-flight performance of the magnetometer is discussed and principle scientific results obtained thus far by the Pioneer investigation are summarized.


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    Title :

    Measuring the magnetic fields of Jupiter and the outer solar system


    Additional title:

    Messung der Magnetfelder von Jupiter und der Magnetfelder im aeusseren Sonnensystem


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    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1975


    Size :

    19 Seiten, 18 Bilder, 3 Tabellen, 58 Quellen



    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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