A new instrument for space plasma exploration: The current density coil

Authors
Meyer, A Rezeau, L Mottez, F de Feraudy, H Roux, A
Citation
A. Meyer et al., A new instrument for space plasma exploration: The current density coil, J GEO R-S P, 106(A7), 2001, pp. 12999-13006
Citations number
10
Categorie Soggetti
Space Sciences
Journal title
JOURNAL OF GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH-SPACE PHYSICS
ISSN journal
21699380 → ACNP
Volume
106
Issue
A7
Year of publication
2001
Pages
12999 - 13006
Database
ISI
SICI code
0148-0227(20010701)106:A7<12999:ANIFSP>2.0.ZU;2-3
Abstract
This paper presents an instrument aimed at measuring current densities in s pace plasmas: a current density coil. Such an instrument already exists for the estimation of currents in the laboratory. A special design has been de veloped and tested for use on board spacecraft. The characteristics of the instrument are explained in details and many tests performed on the ground are presented. It is shown that the current density coil is sensitive enoug h to measure ionospheric currents.