scholarly journals The Double Star magnetic field investigation: instrument design, performance and highlights of the first year's observations

2005 ◽  
Vol 23 (8) ◽  
pp. 2713-2732 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. Carr ◽  
P. Brown ◽  
T. L. Zhang ◽  
J. Gloag ◽  
T. Horbury ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Field ◽  
Field Investigation ◽  
Field Vector ◽  
Double Star ◽  
First Year ◽  
Solar Arrays ◽  
Final Data ◽  
Essential Parameter ◽  
Orbiting Spacecraft ◽  
The Magnetic Field

Abstract. One of the primary objectives of the Double Star mission is the accurate measurement of the magnetic field vector along the orbits of the two spacecraft. The magnetic field is an essential parameter for the understanding of space plasma processes and is also required for the effective interpretation of data from the other instruments on the spacecraft. We present the design of the magnetic field instrument onboard both of the Double Star spacecraft and an overview of the performance as measured first on-ground and then in-orbit. We also report the results of in-flight calibration of the magnetometers, and the processing methods employed to produce the final data products which are provided to Double Star investigators, and the wider community in general. Particular attention is paid to the techniques developed for removing magnetic interference generated by the solar arrays on the first (equatorial orbiting) spacecraft. Results from the first year of operations are reviewed in the context of combined observations by Double Star and Cluster, and examples given from the different regions visited by the spacecraft to date.

scholarly journals Properties of the inner penumbral boundary and temporal evolution of a decaying sunspot

2018 ◽  
Vol 620 ◽  
pp. A191 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Benko ◽  
S. J. González Manrique ◽  
H. Balthasar ◽  
P. Gömöry ◽  
C. Kuckein ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Field ◽  
Magnetic Flux ◽  
Temporal Evolution ◽  
Vertical Component ◽  
Field Vector ◽  
Linear Increase ◽  
Vertical Magnetic Field ◽  
Magnetic Diffusion ◽  
The Magnetic Field ◽  
Linear Decay

Context. It has been empirically determined that the umbra-penumbra boundaries of stable sunspots are characterized by a constant value of the vertical magnetic field. Aims. We analyzed the evolution of the photospheric magnetic field properties of a decaying sunspot belonging to NOAA 11277 between August 28–September 3, 2011. The observations were acquired with the spectropolarimeter on-board of the Hinode satellite. We aim to prove the validity of the constant vertical magnetic-field boundary between the umbra and penumbra in decaying sunspots. Methods. A spectral-line inversion technique was used to infer the magnetic field vector from the full-Stokes profiles. In total, eight maps were inverted and the variation of the magnetic properties in time were quantified using linear or quadratic fits. Results. We find a linear decay of the umbral vertical magnetic field, magnetic flux, and area. The penumbra showed a linear increase of the vertical magnetic field and a sharp decay of the magnetic flux. In addition, the penumbral area quadratically decayed. The vertical component of the magnetic field is weaker on the umbra-penumbra boundary of the studied decaying sunspot compared to stable sunspots. Its value seem to be steadily decreasing during the decay phase. Moreover, at any time of the sunspot decay shown, the inner penumbra boundary does not match with a constant value of the vertical magnetic field, contrary to what is seen in stable sunspots. Conclusions. During the decaying phase of the studied sunspot, the umbra does not have a sufficiently strong vertical component of the magnetic field and is thus unstable and prone to be disintegrated by convection or magnetic diffusion. No constant value of the vertical magnetic field is found for the inner penumbral boundary.

scholarly journals Observation of reconnection pulses by Cluster and Double Star

2005 ◽  
Vol 23 (8) ◽  
pp. 2921-2927 ◽  
Author(s):  
X. H. Deng ◽  
R. X. Tang ◽  
R. Nakamura ◽  
W. Baumjohann ◽  
T. L. Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Field ◽  
Energetic Electron ◽  
Curvature Vector ◽  
Double Star ◽  
Neutral Sheet ◽  
Inner Magnetosphere ◽  
Point Analysis ◽  
Earthward Flow ◽  
Tailward Flow ◽  
The Magnetic Field

Abstract. During a reconnection event on 7 August 2004, Cluster and Double Star (TC-1) were near the neutral sheet and simultaneously detected the signatures of the reconnection pulses. AT 22:59 UT tailward flow followed by earthward flow was detected by Cluster at about 15 RE, while earthward plasma flow followed by tailward flow was observed by TC-1 at about 10 RE. During the flow reversal from tailward to earthward, the magnetic field Bz changed sign from mainly negative values to positive, and the X component of the magnetic curvature vector switched sign from the tailward direction to the earthward direction, which indicates that the reconnection site (X-line) moved tailward past the Cluster constellation. By using multi-point analysis and observation of energetic electron and ion flux, we study the movement and structure of the current sheet and discuss the braking effect of the earthward flow bursts in the inner magnetosphere.

scholarly journals Attitude Estimation of Underwater Vehicles Using Field Measurements and Bias Compensation

Sensors ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 330 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nak Ko ◽  
Seokki Jeong ◽  
Suk-seung Hwang ◽  
Jae-Young Pyun
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Field ◽  
Field Measurement ◽  
Field Measurements ◽  
Underwater Vehicle ◽  
Field Vector ◽  
Attitude Estimation ◽  
Magnetic Field Measurement ◽  
Euler Angles ◽  
Measured Field ◽  
The Magnetic Field

This paper proposes a method of estimating the attitude of an underwater vehicle. The proposed method uses two field measurements, namely, a gravitational field and a magnetic field represented in terms of vectors in three-dimensional space. In many existing methods that convert the measured field vectors into Euler angles, the yaw accuracy is affected by the uncertainty of the gravitational measurement and by the uncertainty of the magnetic field measurement. Additionally, previous methods have used the magnetic field measurement under the assumption that the magnetic field has only a horizontal component. The proposed method utilizes all field measurement components as they are, without converting them into Euler angles. The bias in the measured magnetic field vector is estimated and compensated to take full advantage of all measured field vector components. Because the proposed method deals with the measured field independently, uncertainties in the measured vectors affect the attitude estimation separately without adding up. The proposed method was tested by conducting navigation experiments with an unmanned underwater vehicle inside test tanks. The results were compared with those obtained by other methods, wherein the Euler angles converted from the measured field vectors were used as measurements.

The Double Star magnetic field investigation: Overview of instrument performance and initial results

2006 ◽  
Vol 38 (8) ◽  
pp. 1828-1833 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. Carr ◽  
P. Brown ◽  
T.L. Zhang ◽  
O. Aydogar ◽  
W. Magnes ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Field ◽  
Field Investigation ◽  
Double Star ◽  
Instrument Performance ◽  
Initial Results

Magnetic fields end-face effect investigation of HTS bulk over PMG with 3D-modeling numerical method

2015 ◽  
Vol 29 (25n26) ◽  
pp. 1542041
Author(s):  
Yujie Qin ◽  
Yiyun Lu
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Field ◽  
Magnetic Fields ◽  
Numerical Method ◽  
3D Modeling ◽  
Field Vector ◽  
Vector Method ◽  
Hts Bulk ◽  
Levitation System ◽  
Electromagnetic Behavior ◽  
The Magnetic Field

In this paper, the magnetic fields end-face effect of high temperature superconducting (HTS) bulk over a permanent magnetic guideway (PMG) is researched with 3D-modeling numerical method. The electromagnetic behavior of the bulk is simulated using finite element method (FEM). The framework is formulated by the magnetic field vector method (H-method). A superconducting levitation system composed of one rectangular HTS bulk and one infinite long PMG is successfully investigated using the proposed method. The simulation results show that for finite geometrical HTS bulk, even the applied magnetic field is only distributed in [Formula: see text]–[Formula: see text] plane, the magnetic field component Hz which is along the [Formula: see text]-axis can be observed interior the HTS bulk.

scholarly journals DEVICE FOR RESEARCHES OF MAGNETIC FIELD IMPACT UPON “WHEEL-RAIL” FRICTION PAIR CHARACTERISTICS

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 (1) ◽  
pp. 34-39
Author(s):  
Dmitriy Antipin ◽  
Vladimir Vorob'ev ◽  
Maksim Maslov ◽  
Vadim Korchagin
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Field ◽  
Friction Pair ◽  
Point Contact ◽  
Field Vector ◽  
Magnetic Field Vector ◽  
Original Design ◽  
Magnetic Conductor ◽  
Magnetizing Force ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Magnetic Field

The paper is dedicated to the circuit diagram substantiation of the specialized roller bench for researches of the magnetic field impact upon wheel adhesion with a rail. On the basis of the analysis of the experimental plants available at present for the study of the contact interaction of wheels with rails it is defined that two-roller benches are the most efficient for the investigation of different outer factors impact upon wheel adhesion with a rail. Taking into account mentioned above there is offered an original design of the two-roller bench equipped with the device for friction area magnetization. Two cylinders with parallel axes are theoretically a friction pair. Taking into account the presence of a non-concurrency arisen at roller manufacturing and mounting a point contact is realized in the bench. A bench formation is carried out according to a modular approach with the installation of rotary magnetic conductors. For the support of the largest magnetization of a friction area in longitudinal and transverse directions and for the decrease of stray flux in the bench there is realized a series connection of roller friction area with the sources of a magnetizing force. For the substantiation of rotary magnetic conductor position choice regarding a friction area of bench rollers there is carried out an analysis of magnetic field distribution in the friction area depending on the location of magnetic conductors. On the basis of the investigation results it is defined that a change of magnetic conductor position changes the orientation of a magnetic field vector, at that a roller friction area is magnetized in transverse and longitudinal directions. In view of this the bench design offered allows investigating the impact of longitudinal and cross magnetic fields upon friction in the contact of a wheel with a rail. Furthermore, it is defined that at small values of an angle between the direction of a magnetic field vector and the plane of a roller friction area a possibility to exclude the effect of roller magnetic additional loading appears.

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