Data Set Information
DATA_SET_NAME GIOTTO EXTENDED MISSION, MAGNETOMETER V1.0
DATA_SET_ID GIO-C-MAG-4-RDR-GRIGG-SKJELL-V1.0
NSSDC_DATA_SET_ID 85-056A-00E
PSSB-00025
DATA_SET_TERSE_DESCRIPTION Giotto magnetometer results from the encounter with comet 26P/Grigg-Skjellerup (SAVED DATA)
DATA_SET_DESCRIPTION
Data Set Overview
      =================
      This dataset contains results from the magnetometer flown aboard the
      Giotto spacecraft, and recorded during its flyby of Comet
      P/Grigg-Skjellerup in July of 1992.  It contains both raw magnetometer
      readings from periods during 3 July to 11 July, as well as files
      containing time-averages of the magnetic field vectors during the
      encounter period.
 
      Parameters
      ==========
      Each file contains a time-tagged list of magnetic field vector
      components as measure by the main (outboard) magnetometer.  The raw
      data files also include periodic differences between these readings
      and the measurements made by the inboard magnetometer.  The average
      files contain time-averages over 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 64, and 128 seconds
      (each in a separate file) and RMS errors for the encounter phase of
      the mission.
 
      Data
      ====
      The data are supplied in 62 files:
 
        48 binary files containing the raw data, one hour's worth per file
         7 binary files containing the various time-averages
         7 ASCII files, created at the SBN, which contain the same
           information as the binary average files, but in ASCII form for
           browsing.
DATA_SET_RELEASE_DATE 1995-08-31T00:00:00.000Z
START_TIME 1992-07-03T05:00:00.000Z
STOP_TIME 1992-07-11T03:30:00.000Z
MISSION_NAME GIOTTO EXTENDED MISSION
MISSION_START_DATE 1990-01-01T12:00:00.000Z
MISSION_STOP_DATE 1992-01-01T12:00:00.000Z
TARGET_NAME 26P/GRIGG-SKJELLERUP 1 (1922 K1)
TARGET_TYPE COMET
INSTRUMENT_HOST_ID GIO
INSTRUMENT_NAME FLUXGATE MAGNETOMETER
INSTRUMENT_ID MAG
INSTRUMENT_TYPE MAGNETOMETER
NODE_NAME Small Bodies
ARCHIVE_STATUS SAFED
CONFIDENCE_LEVEL_NOTE
Confidence Level Overview
      =========================
      Please consult the accompanying documentation for a discussion of
      observation and reduction techniques and circumstances.
 
      Review
      ======
      This data set was never formally reviewed by the PDS.
CITATION_DESCRIPTION Unknown
ABSTRACT_TEXT This dataset contains results from the magnetometer flown aboard the Giotto spacecraft, and recorded during its flyby of Comet P/Grigg-Skjellerup in July of 1992. It contains both raw magnetometer readings from periods during 3 July to 11 July, as well as files containing time-averages of the magnetic field vectors during the encounter period.
PRODUCER_FULL_NAME PDS SMALL BODIES NODE
SEARCH/ACCESS DATA
  • SBN Comet Website