The IMP-I computer experiment.
IMP-1 experiment, describing design and applications of SDP-3 computer
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IMP-1 experiment, describing design and applications of SDP-3 computer
Cosmic ray detectors design for medium, low and very low energy events on IMP-1 spacecraft, noting PCM format
Galactic abundances and cosmic ray spectra by IMP-4 satellite, obtaining He ratio
Galactic cosmic ray energy spectra of light and medium nuclei from IMP-4 satellite measurements, investigating L/M ratio
Observations of interplanetary medium by Vela 3 and IMP 3 satellites
IMP-1 launch window and secondary injection into eccentric orbit
IMP 1 optical aspect system based on spacecraft angular relationship between sun and earth using digital solar sensor and visible-horizon detector
Preboost main bus regulator for IMP satellite power system
Initial magnetic test of IMP-I spacecraft with reduction of magnetic moment by dc rotation deperm treatments
Design and operation of three power supplies for IMP-I spacecraft
IMP 5 magnetic field measurements at high geomagnetic latitudes to observe broad depressed field region centered on polar or dayside cusp
Magnetotail energetic electron event simultaneous observations by Vela 3A and Imp 3 satellites, evaluating plasma sheet boundary motion hypotheses
MOSFET data systems evolution for IMP, discussing effects on system design and reliability approach
Interplanetary plasma and magnetic field observations by Vela 3 and Imp 3 satellites
A compact mass energy spectrometer to be flown aboard the IMP-H spacecraft is described. Scientific aims include determination of the relative and absolute fluxes of He-4(2+), He-4 (+), 0(6+), and 0(7+), and He-3(2+).
Interplanetary Monitoring Probe (IMP) spacecrafts H, I, and J utilize a direct energy transfer (DET) type of power system operating from a solar array source. A shunt type of regulator prevents the bus voltage from exceeding a preset voltage level. The power system utilizes a single differential amplifier with dual outputs to control the battery charge/shunt regulator and the discharge regulator. A two-voltage level, current limited, series charger and a current sensor control battery state of charge of the silver-cadmium battery pack. Premature termination of the battery charge is prevented by a power available gate that also initiates charge current to the battery upon availability of excess power.
The program developed to analyze magnetic field data from the magnetic field experiment flown in IMP F is reported. The analysis converts the raw X, Y, Z sensor data as received on the magnetic field experiment tape into vector measurements of the ambient magnetic field observed by the experiment. These data are computed for four frames of reference -- apparent, payload, solar ecliptic and solar magnetospheric. In addition 20.45 second statistics are computed for the last three coordinate systems. Finally, a summary tape is produced containing detailed data and sequence statistics as well as the output from the autocorrelation computer, trajectory data and identification information.
The increased IMP-I spacecraft spin axis moment resulting from excessive field exposures during environmental testing substantiated the need for a final pre-launch magnetic deperm and measurement. By performing a dc rotation deperm it was possible to reduce this moment below the previous initial test post deperm magnitude. In addition, the magnetic field disturbance at the flight magnetometer diminished to below 0.1 nanotesla (gamma) in all directions.