New Horizons Hibernation and Cruise to Pluto |
New Horizons Hibernation and Cruise to Pluto |
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Jun 28 2007, 10:05 PM
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I thought I'd kick off a new thread with this announcement:
New Horizons Slips into Electronic Slumber June 28, 2007 |
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Nov 20 2007, 11:51 AM
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Merciless Robot Group: Admin Posts: 8785 Joined: 8-December 05 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 602 |
Well, I'm selfishly thankful for the fact that BOTH of you guys are insomniacs (me too, but much, much less productive); awesome update, Alan, thank you!
Kind of curious about the energetic particle situation. IIRC, the terrestrial observatories looking for 'shower' events is just coming online, so there isn't a very good baseline yet to evaluate the overall environment in this regard. Do you suppose that it's been heavier than average of late, given that Cassini also experienced an event not too long ago? Don't know if other missions have had any problems. -------------------- A few will take this knowledge and use this power of a dream realized as a force for change, an impetus for further discovery to make less ancient dreams real.
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Nov 21 2007, 05:45 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 599 Joined: 26-August 05 Member No.: 476 |
IIRC, the terrestrial observatories looking for 'shower' events is just coming online, so there isn't a very good baseline yet to evaluate the overall environment in this regard. Do you suppose that it's been heavier than average of late, given that Cassini also experienced an event not too long ago? Neutron monitors have been around since around the time Sputnik-1 launched. These detect secondary particles created by collisions with atmosphere molecules. The intensity is that on Earth's surface and it varies with the 11 year solar cycle. The data does not reflect (at least not directly) what is experienced by spacecraft in deep space. Space Physics Data System has many links to historical data in many formats. One of the links is to a monitor in Moscow with real time data. Have fun. |
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