MAGNETOMETER – THREE AXIS
SCIENCE OBJECTIVE:
To monitor and measure the magnetic field of the planetary body. In addition, it will monitor
magnetically induced events similar to the northern
lights.
INSTRUMENT DESCRIPTION:
The structure of the magnetometer without The
three magnetometer sensor’s tubes with the nulling
coil wound
the magnetometers or electronics. the
magnetometers.
SPECIFICATIONS:
PROJECT STATUS:
The mounting assembly has been machined as well as the sensor
tubes. The nulling
coils have been
wound over the tube which will contain the
magnetometer sensors. Left to do is the
final electronics design and fabrication.
The electronics will be mounted inside the
magnetometer enclosure which will be coated with a conductive paint to reduce
the effects of and from EMI. The entire assembly connects to the linear
actuator boom via a Bendix bayonet type circular
connector for easy installation and removal.
INSTRUMENT COSTS:
Magnetometer sensors quantity
3
Lexan supplies
Waterproof enclosure
EMI paint
APPLICABLE WEB SITES:
http://www.speakesensors.com/PDF/detail.pdf
http://www.fatquarterssoftware.com/Sensors/sensors.htm
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