Date of Award:
12-2009
Document Type:
Thesis
Degree Name:
Master of Science (MS)
Department:
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Committee Chair(s)
Charles M. Swenson
Committee
Charles M. Swenson
Committee
Edmund A. Spencer
Committee
Jacob Gunther
Committee
R. Rees Fullmer
Abstract
The use of small satellites to measure the native electric field of the earth has historically presented many problems as a result of the generally modest pointing capabilities of small satellites. In spite of this, the cost of small satellites makes them ideal for just such scientific missions. This thesis details many of the constraints of electric field measuring missions as well as the requirements on any spacecraft designed to accomplish such. The data from a small sounding rocket mission is then analyzed and its usefulness discussed. Possible other methods for use are also discussed.
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Recommended Citation
Pratt, John A., "Native Earth Electric Field Measurements Using Small Spacecraft in Low Earth Orbit" (2009). All Graduate Theses and Dissertations, Spring 1920 to Summer 2023. 494.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/etd/494
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