An EUV spectrometer on earth-orbiting satellite for planetary science

Hiroaki Ishii, Kouichi Sakai, Tatsuro Homma, Ichiro Yoshikawa, Kazuo Yoshioka, Go Murakami, Munetaka Ueno, Atsushi Yamazaki, Kazunori Uemizu, Masato Kagitani, Fuminori Tsuchiya, Naoki Terada

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Abstract

EXtreme ultraviolet spectrosCope for ExosphEric Dynamics (EXCEED) will carry out the extreme ultraviolet (EUV) spectroscopic imaging observations from earth orbit. It clarifies the plasma distributions and compositions around the various planets and examines the interactions with the solar wind. Observations should be carried out at high altitude so that the earth's atmospheric absorption is free. Our spectral range is from 60 to 145 nm and the spectral resolution is 0.3 to 1 nm (FWHM). The mission is planned to be launched in 2013, beginning of the next period of solar maximum. In this paper, we will introduce the general mission overview, scientific objectives and development of instrument.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationUV, X-Ray, and Gamma-Ray Space Instrumentation for Astronomy XVII
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2011
EventUV, X-Ray, and Gamma-Ray Space Instrumentation for Astronomy XVII - San Diego, CA, United States
Duration: 2011 Aug 212011 Aug 24

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume8145
ISSN (Print)0277-786X

Conference

ConferenceUV, X-Ray, and Gamma-Ray Space Instrumentation for Astronomy XVII
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Diego, CA
Period11/8/2111/8/24

Keywords

  • EUV
  • Jupiter
  • Mars
  • Venus
  • planetary plasma
  • small satellite series
  • spectroscope

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