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Instrument details
Acronym
GGAK-E/GALS-E (Arctica)
Full name
GGAK-E / Detector of galactic cosmic rays
Purpose
To measure protons in the galactic cosmic rays
Short description
Three channels, for flux density of protons of energies > 600 MeV, > 800 MeV and > 1200 Mev, respectively
Background
Part of the GGAK-E (Heliogeophysical Instrument Complex on Electro-L) package, also confirmed for Electro-M (GGAK-E/M) and adapted to Arctica (GGAK-E/A)
Scanning Technique
Interplanetary space observation from the Molniya orbit
Resolution
N/A
Coverage / Cycle
Near full interplanetary space, near continuous
Mass
Power
Data Rate
Providing Agency
Roscosmos
Instrument Maturity
Flown on operational programme
Utilization Period:
2021 to ≥2031
Last update:
2021-11-13
Detailed characteristics
Satellites this instrument is flying on
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Instrument classification
Solar and space environment monitors Energetic particle spectrometer
WIGOS Subcomponents
Subcomponent 2 Proton sensor [cross magnetosphere]
Mission objectives
Tentative Evaluation of Measurements
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Variable Relevance for measuring this variable Operational limitations Explanation
Proton integral directional flux 3 - high No specific limitation. Interplanetary space, high energy (over 1000 keV)
Instrument: GGAK-E/GALS-E (Arctica)