Data Set Information
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DATA_SET_NAME |
VG2 URA PLS DERIVED RDR ION FIT
48SEC V1.0
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DATA_SET_ID |
VG2-U-PLS-5-RDR-IONFIT-48SEC-V1.0
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NSSDC_DATA_SET_ID |
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DATA_SET_TERSE_DESCRIPTION |
This data set contains the ion
densities and temperatures along with formal 1 Sigma errors obtained
from Voyager 2 PLS data (voltage range 10-5950 eV/Q) at Uranus by
fitting the measured spectra with isotropic Maxwellian distributions.
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DATA_SET_DESCRIPTION |
This data set contains the ion densities and temperatures
along with formal 1 Sigma errors obtained from Voyager 2
PLS data (voltage range 10-5950 eV/Q) at Uranus by fitting
the measured spectra with isotropic Maxwellian
distributions. Up to three isotropic proton components
(warm, hot and intermediate) were used to match the
observations. The plasma was assumed to be rigidly
corotating. Uncertainties in plasma parameters are a factor
of 2 in the charging region from 19:39-21:58 on day 24, less
than 20% elsewhere. A complete description of this data set
is given in McNutt et al. (1987) and Selesnick and McNutt
(1987).
DATASET PARAMETERS:
Each data record consists of six lines:
1. Time of measurement
Mode (A3): L or M.
3-6. Cup identifier (A1): A, B, C, or D.
Number of sets of channels used in fit (I3).
Beginning and ending channel of each set (2I4
repeated for each set).
7-19.Density (CM-3) and 1 sigma uncertainty for first
fit component (2E10.3).
Same for second fit component (2E10.3).
Same for third fit component (2E10.3).
Thermal speed (KM/S) and 1 sigma uncertainty for
First fit component (2E10.3).
Same for second fit component (2E10.3).
Same for third fit component (2E10.3). Values of
1.E32 indicate that the parameter could not be obtained
from the data using the standard analysis technique.
Additional information about this dataset and the
instrument which produced it can be found elsewhere in this
catalog. An overview of the data in this data set can be
found in McNutt et al. (1987) and Selesnick and McNutt
(1987) and a complete instrument description can be found
in Bridge (1977).
SAMPLING_PARAMETER_NAME = TIME
SAMPLING_PARAMETER_RESOLUTION = 48.000000
MINIMUM_SAMPLING_PARAMETER = N/A
MAXIMUM_SAMPLING_PARAMETER = N/A
SAMPLING_PARAMETER_INTERVAL = 48.000000
MINIMUM_AVAILABLE_SAMPLING_INT = 24.000000
SAMPLING_PARAMETER_UNIT = SECOND
DATA_SET_PARAMETER_NAME = ION DENSITY
NOISE_LEVEL = N/A
DATA_SET_PARAMETER_UNIT = CM-3
SAMPLING_PARAMETER_NAME = TIME
SAMPLING_PARAMETER_RESOLUTION = 48.000000
MINIMUM_SAMPLING_PARAMETER = N/A
MAXIMUM_SAMPLING_PARAMETER = N/A
SAMPLING_PARAMETER_INTERVAL = 48.000000
MINIMUM_AVAILABLE_SAMPLING_INT = 24.000000
SAMPLING_PARAMETER_UNIT = SECOND
DATA_SET_PARAMETER_NAME = ION THERMAL SPEED
NOISE_LEVEL = N/A
DATA_SET_PARAMETER_UNIT = KM/S
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DATA_SET_RELEASE_DATE |
1993-02-01T00:00:00.000Z
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START_TIME |
1986-01-24T03:01:48.451Z
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STOP_TIME |
1986-01-24T07:55:24.431Z
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MISSION_NAME |
VOYAGER
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MISSION_START_DATE |
1972-07-01T12:00:00.000Z
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MISSION_STOP_DATE |
N/A (ongoing)
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TARGET_NAME |
URANUS
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TARGET_TYPE |
PLANET
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INSTRUMENT_HOST_ID |
VG2
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INSTRUMENT_NAME |
PLASMA SCIENCE EXPERIMENT
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INSTRUMENT_ID |
PLS
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INSTRUMENT_TYPE |
PLASMA INSTRUMENT
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NODE_NAME |
Planetary Plasma Interactions
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ARCHIVE_STATUS |
ARCHIVED
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CONFIDENCE_LEVEL_NOTE |
This data set provides a reliable estimate of the ion
density and energy in the PLS energy range (10-5950 eV)
throughout the region where data is provided. All ion
components are fit with Maxwellians although they may not
be Maxwellian in nature. Formal 1 sigma uncertainties for
the derived densities and thermal speeds are given in the
data set and range from a few to 20%. Underestimates of ion
density and temperature due to ions outside the PLS energy
range are less than 10%.
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CITATION_DESCRIPTION |
Richardson, J.D., VG2-U-PLS-5-RDR-IONFIT-48SEC-V1.0,
VG2 URA PLS DERIVED RDR ION FIT 48SEC V1.0,
NASA Planetary Data System, 1993.
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ABSTRACT_TEXT |
This data set contains the ion
densities and temperatures along with formal 1 Sigma errors obtained
from Voyager 2 PLS data (voltage range 10-5950 eV/Q) at Uranus by
fitting the measured spectra with isotropic Maxwellian distributions.
Up to three isotropic proton components (warm, hot and intermediate)
were used to match the observations. The plasma was assumed to be
rigidly corotating. Uncertainties in plasma parameters are a factor
of 2 in the charging region from 19:39-21:58 on day 24, less than 20%
elsewhere. A complete description of this data set is given in
McNutt et al. (1987) and Selesnick and McNutt (1987).
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PRODUCER_FULL_NAME |
JOHN D. RICHARDSON
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SEARCH/ACCESS DATA |
Planetary Plasma Interactions Website
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