IRIS (SMEX 12) [LM]
IRIS (SMEX 12) [LM] |
IRIS (Interface Region Imaging Spectrograph) is a small solar observatory.
The IRIS mission will use a solar telescope and spectrograph to explore the solar chromospheres. This is a crucial region for understanding energy transport into the solar wind and an archetype for stellar atmospheres. Recent discoveries have shown the chromosphere is significantly more dynamic and structured than previously thought. The unique instrument capabilities, coupled with state of the art 3-D modeling, will explore this dynamic region in detail. The mission will greatly extend the scientific output of existing heliophysics spacecraft that follow the effects of energy release processes from the sun to Earth.
| Nation: | USA |
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| Type / Application: | Particle imaging |
| Operator: | Lockheed Martin Space Systems Advanced Technology Center (ATC) |
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| Lifetime: | 2 years |
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| Orbit: | SSO |
| Satellite | Date | LS | Launcher | Remarks: | |
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| IRIS (SMEX 12) |
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Last update: 27.09.2009
Contact: gunter.krebs@skyrocket.de
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