Space-based magnetometers

The general characteristics and system level concepts for space-based magnetometers are presented to illustrate the instruments, principles, and tools involved in making accurate magnetic field measurements in space. Special consideration is given to the most important practical problems that need to be solved to ensure the accuracy of the measurements and their overall impact on system design and mission costs. Several types of instruments used to measure magnetic fields aboard spacecraft and their capabilities and limitations are described according to whether they measure scalar or vector fields. The very large dynamic range associated with magnetic fields of natural origin generally dictates the use of optimized designs for each particular space mission although some wide-range, multimission magnetometers have been developed and used. Earth-field magnetic mapping missions are the most demanding in terms of absolute accuracy and resolution, approaching <1 part in 100 000 in magnitude and a few arcsec i...

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