Fast Imaging Plasma Spectrometer
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The Fast Imaging Plasma Spectrometer is a scientific instrument designed to measure the composition, energy, and distribution of charged particles in space plasmas, notably used to study Mercury’s space environment.
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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
scientific instrument
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space plasma spectrometer ⓘ spacecraft instrument ⓘ |
| analyzes |
electron populations
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ion composition ⓘ |
| application |
characterization of planetary magnetospheres
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characterization of solar wind conditions ⓘ study of space weather near planets ⓘ |
| dataType |
angular distribution of particles
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energy spectra of charged particles ⓘ in-situ plasma measurements ⓘ particle fluxes ⓘ |
| designedFor | space plasma measurements ⓘ |
| hasCapability |
energy-resolved particle detection
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fast temporal imaging of plasma ⓘ species-resolved particle detection ⓘ |
| measures |
charged particle composition
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charged particle distribution ⓘ charged particle energy ⓘ space plasma properties ⓘ |
| observes |
charged particles in planetary environments
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space plasmas near Mercury ⓘ |
| operatesIn | space environment ⓘ |
| studies |
Mercury’s space environment
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charged particle populations near planets ⓘ planetary magnetospheres ⓘ solar wind–magnetosphere interaction ⓘ |
| usedFor |
heliophysics research
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planetary science research ⓘ space physics research ⓘ |
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