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Numerical Data Product: Ulysses COSPIN/KET Proton, Helium and Electron 10-Minute Average Rates Data in ASCII Format

Resource ID
spase://VEPO/NumericalData/Ulysses/COSPIN/KET/RATES/PT10M Get XML
Name
Ulysses COSPIN/KET Proton, Helium and Electron 10-Minute Average Rates Data in ASCII Format
Alternate name
COSPIN-KET-RAT-10M
Description

This data set contains 10-Minute averages of: (a) spin-integrated count rates of protons (2.7-5.4, 5.4-23.1, 34.1-125.0, 125.0-320.0, 320.0-2100 and >2100.0 MeV), alpha particles (6.0-20.4, 34.2-125.0, 125.0-320.0, 320.0-2100.0 and >2100.0 MeV/n) and electrons (2.5-7.0, 7.0-170.0 and >170.0 MeV). (b) 8-sectored count rates of protons (5.4-23.1 MeV) and electrons (2.5-7.0 MeV); (c) count rates of D10, D20, C10, C20 and A01 single detector sensors

Additional information
README file for COSPIN/KET data files

The README file at the Ulysses Data System (UDS) describes the format of the ASCII data files containing 10-minute average proton, helium and electron count rates and detector count rates for the COSPIN Kiel Electron Telescope (KET), and caveats for their use.

Acknowledgement

Please acknowlegde the COSPIN PI (R.B. McKibben), the KET Co-PI (B. Heber) and the UDS and/or NSSDC

Contact
Role Person
1. Principal investigator Dr. R. Bruce McKibben Get XML
2. CoInvestigator Dr. Bernd Heber Get XML
3. ArchiveSpecialist Dr. Cecil Tranquille Get XML
Release date
2009-06-01 00:00:00
Repository
Name
UDS Get XML
Availability
Online
Access rights
Open
URL
Ulysses COSPIN/KET 10-Minute Average Data

Parent directory containing compressed Ulysses COSPIN/KET 10-minute average rates data organised in daily ASCII files ucosketaYYDOY.dat (YY and DOY are the two digit year and the day of year, respectively) grouped together into yearly files (cosketYY.zip, where YY is the two digit year).

Format
Text
Encoding
ZIP
Acknowledgement

B. Heber, CAU Kiel

Instrument
Kiel Electron Telescope Get XML
Measurement type
Energetic particles
Temporal description
Start date
1990-10-23 00:00:00
Stop date
2008-12-31 23:59:59
Cadence
10 minutes
Observed regions
Heliosphere.Outer
↑

Parameters

Parameter #1

Name
Time for the record
Parameter key
Time_PG1
Description

Time for the record given in year, day of year, hour, min, seconds and coverage in percent. The given time represents the start of the averaging interval.

Cadence
10 minutes
Structure
Size
6
Elements
Index Name Valid min Valid max
1 Year 1990 2008
2 Day of year 1 366
3 Hour of day 0 23
4 Minute of hour 0 59
5 Seconds of minute 0 59
6 Coverage 0 100
Parameter type
Temporal

Parameter #2

Name
COSPIN/KET 10-Minute Average 2.7-5.4 MeV Proton Spin-Averaged Count Rates (K1)
Parameter key
K1
Description

10-minute average KET spin-averaged proton count rates between 2.7 and 5.4 MeV

Caveats

Only rates C are given, since no simple estimates of the intensities can be done Intensities (I) must be derived by dividing through the integral geometric factor Gi, and by correcting through Pils Height Analysis. I=C/Gi Values of the geometrical Factor Gi = (counting rate)/(Intensity): KET Channel Gi ============================= K1 18

On 10 min averages some of the channels have limitations because of RTG background. Very slow increases are a sign that backgrounf levels are reached (a few percent per year).

GET LOW FLUX VALUES FROM THE PI ON LONGER ACCUMULATION PERIODS

Timeperiods when KET is saturated or is working in a "calibration mode" have been omitted: eg. March event 1991 peak fluxes in the June to August period 1991 Jovian encounter.

Background fluxes of K1 are a combination of components, including a high RTG background rate. This channel should be used only during event times.

Cadence
10 minutes
Units
(/s)
Valid minimum
0.0
Valid maximum
1.00E+06
Fill value
-707
Particle type
Proton
Quantity
Count rate
Qualifier
Average
Energy range
Low energy
2.7
High energy
5.4
Units
MeV

Parameter #3

Name
COSPIN/KET 10-Minute Average 5.4-23.1 MeV Proton Count Rates in Spin Sector 1 (K21)
Parameter key
K21
Description

10-minute average KET proton count rates in spin sector 1 (of 8) between 5.4 and 23.1 MeV

Caveats

Only rates C are given, since no simple estimates of the intensities can be done Intensities (I) must be derived by dividing through the integral geometric factor Gi, and by correcting through Pils Height Analysis. I=C/Gi Values of the geometrical Factor Gi = (counting rate)/(Intensity): KET Channel Gi ============================= K21-K28 120

On 10 min averages some of the channels have limitations because of RTG background. Very slow increases are a sign that backgrounf levels are reached (a few percent per year).

GET LOW FLUX VALUES FROM THE PI ON LONGER ACCUMULATION PERIODS

Timeperiods when KET is saturated or is working in a "calibration mode" have been omitted: eg. March event 1991 peak fluxes in the June to August period 1991 Jovian encounter.

Cadence
10 minutes
Units
(/s)
Valid minimum
0.0
Valid maximum
1.00E+06
Fill value
-707
Particle type
Proton
Quantity
Count rate
Qualifier
Average
Energy range
Low energy
5.4
High energy
23.1
Units
MeV

Parameter #4

Name
COSPIN/KET 10-Minute Average 5.4-23.1 MeV Proton Count Rates in Spin Sector 2 (K22)
Parameter key
K22
Description

10-minute average KET proton count rates in spin sector 2 (of 8) between 5.4 and 23.1 MeV

Caveats

Only rates C are given, since no simple estimates of the intensities can be done Intensities (I) must be derived by dividing through the integral geometric factor Gi, and by correcting through Pils Height Analysis. I=C/Gi Values of the geometrical Factor Gi = (counting rate)/(Intensity): KET Channel Gi ============================= K21-K28 120

On 10 min averages some of the channels have limitations because of RTG background. Very slow increases are a sign that backgrounf levels are reached (a few percent per year).

GET LOW FLUX VALUES FROM THE PI ON LONGER ACCUMULATION PERIODS

Timeperiods when KET is saturated or is working in a "calibration mode" have been omitted: eg. March event 1991 peak fluxes in the June to August period 1991 Jovian encounter.

Cadence
10 minutes
Units
(/s)
Valid minimum
0.0
Valid maximum
1.00E+06
Fill value
-707
Particle type
Proton
Quantity
Count rate
Qualifier
Average
Energy range
Low energy
5.4
High energy
23.1
Units
MeV

Parameter #5

Name
COSPIN/KET 10-Minute Average 5.4-23.1 MeV Proton Count Rates in Spin Sector 3 (K23)
Parameter key
K23
Description

10-minute average KET proton count rates in spin sector 3 (of 8) between 5.4 and 23.1 MeV

Caveats

Only rates C are given, since no simple estimates of the intensities can be done Intensities (I) must be derived by dividing through the integral geometric factor Gi, and by correcting through Pils Height Analysis. I=C/Gi Values of the geometrical Factor Gi = (counting rate)/(Intensity): KET Channel Gi ============================= K21-K28 120

On 10 min averages some of the channels have limitations because of RTG background. Very slow increases are a sign that backgrounf levels are reached (a few percent per year).

GET LOW FLUX VALUES FROM THE PI ON LONGER ACCUMULATION PERIODS

Timeperiods when KET is saturated or is working in a "calibration mode" have been omitted: eg. March event 1991 peak fluxes in the June to August period 1991 Jovian encounter.

Cadence
10 minutes
Units
(/s)
Valid minimum
0.0
Valid maximum
1.00E+06
Fill value
-707
Particle type
Proton
Quantity
Count rate
Qualifier
Average
Energy range
Low energy
5.4
High energy
23.1
Units
MeV

Parameter #6

Name
COSPIN/KET 10-Minute Average 5.4-23.1 MeV Proton Count Rates in Spin Sector 4 (K24)
Parameter key
K24
Description

10-minute average KET proton count rates in spin sector 4 (of 8) between 5.4 and 23.1 MeV

Caveats

Only rates C are given, since no simple estimates of the intensities can be done Intensities (I) must be derived by dividing through the integral geometric factor Gi, and by correcting through Pils Height Analysis. I=C/Gi Values of the geometrical Factor Gi = (counting rate)/(Intensity): KET Channel Gi ============================= K21-K28 120

On 10 min averages some of the channels have limitations because of RTG background. Very slow increases are a sign that backgrounf levels are reached (a few percent per year).

GET LOW FLUX VALUES FROM THE PI ON LONGER ACCUMULATION PERIODS

Timeperiods when KET is saturated or is working in a "calibration mode" have been omitted: eg. March event 1991 peak fluxes in the June to August period 1991 Jovian encounter.

Cadence
10 minutes
Units
(/s)
Valid minimum
0.0
Valid maximum
1.00E+06
Fill value
-707
Particle type
Proton
Quantity
Count rate
Qualifier
Average
Energy range
Low energy
5.4
High energy
23.1
Units
MeV

Parameter #7

Name
COSPIN/KET 10-Minute Average 5.4-23.1 MeV Proton Count Rates in Spin Sector 5 (K25)
Parameter key
K25
Description

10-minute average KET proton count rates in spin sector 5 (of 8) between 5.4 and 23.1 MeV

Caveats

Only rates C are given, since no simple estimates of the intensities can be done Intensities (I) must be derived by dividing through the integral geometric factor Gi, and by correcting through Pils Height Analysis. I=C/Gi Values of the geometrical Factor Gi = (counting rate)/(Intensity): KET Channel Gi ============================= K21-K28 120

On 10 min averages some of the channels have limitations because of RTG background. Very slow increases are a sign that backgrounf levels are reached (a few percent per year).

GET LOW FLUX VALUES FROM THE PI ON LONGER ACCUMULATION PERIODS

Timeperiods when KET is saturated or is working in a "calibration mode" have been omitted: eg. March event 1991 peak fluxes in the June to August period 1991 Jovian encounter.

Cadence
10 minutes
Units
(/s)
Valid minimum
0.0
Valid maximum
1.00E+06
Fill value
-707
Particle type
Proton
Quantity
Count rate
Qualifier
Average
Energy range
Low energy
5.4
High energy
23.1
Units
MeV

Parameter #8

Name
COSPIN/KET 10-Minute Average 5.4-23.1 MeV Proton Count Rates in Spin Sector 6 (K26)
Parameter key
K26
Description

10-minute average KET proton count rates in spin sector 6 (of 8) between 5.4 and 23.1 MeV

Caveats

Only rates C are given, since no simple estimates of the intensities can be done Intensities (I) must be derived by dividing through the integral geometric factor Gi, and by correcting through Pils Height Analysis. I=C/Gi Values of the geometrical Factor Gi = (counting rate)/(Intensity): KET Channel Gi ============================= K21-K28 120

On 10 min averages some of the channels have limitations because of RTG background. Very slow increases are a sign that backgrounf levels are reached (a few percent per year).

GET LOW FLUX VALUES FROM THE PI ON LONGER ACCUMULATION PERIODS

Timeperiods when KET is saturated or is working in a "calibration mode" have been omitted: eg. March event 1991 peak fluxes in the June to August period 1991 Jovian encounter.

Cadence
10 minutes
Units
(/s)
Valid minimum
0.0
Valid maximum
1.00E+06
Fill value
-707
Particle type
Proton
Quantity
Count rate
Qualifier
Average
Energy range
Low energy
5.4
High energy
23.1
Units
MeV

Parameter #9

Name
COSPIN/KET 10-Minute Average 5.4-23.1 MeV Proton Count Rates in Spin Sector 7 (K27)
Parameter key
K27
Description

10-minute average KET proton count rates in spin sector 7 (of 8) between 5.4 and 23.1 MeV

Caveats

Only rates C are given, since no simple estimates of the intensities can be done Intensities (I) must be derived by dividing through the integral geometric factor Gi, and by correcting through Pils Height Analysis. I=C/Gi Values of the geometrical Factor Gi = (counting rate)/(Intensity): KET Channel Gi ============================= K21-K28 120

On 10 min averages some of the channels have limitations because of RTG background. Very slow increases are a sign that backgrounf levels are reached (a few percent per year).

GET LOW FLUX VALUES FROM THE PI ON LONGER ACCUMULATION PERIODS

Timeperiods when KET is saturated or is working in a "calibration mode" have been omitted: eg. March event 1991 peak fluxes in the June to August period 1991 Jovian encounter.

Cadence
10 minutes
Units
(/s)
Valid minimum
0.0
Valid maximum
1.00E+06
Fill value
-707
Particle type
Proton
Quantity
Count rate
Qualifier
Average
Energy range
Low energy
5.4
High energy
23.1
Units
MeV

Parameter #10

Name
COSPIN/KET 10-Minute Average 5.4-23.1 MeV Proton Count Rates in Spin Sector 8 (K28)
Parameter key
K28
Description

10-minute average KET proton count rates in spin sector 8 (of 8) between 5.4 and 23.1 MeV

Caveats

Only rates C are given, since no simple estimates of the intensities can be done Intensities (I) must be derived by dividing through the integral geometric factor Gi, and by correcting through Pils Height Analysis. I=C/Gi Values of the geometrical Factor Gi = (counting rate)/(Intensity): KET Channel Gi ============================= K21-K28 120

On 10 min averages some of the channels have limitations because of RTG background. Very slow increases are a sign that backgrounf levels are reached (a few percent per year).

GET LOW FLUX VALUES FROM THE PI ON LONGER ACCUMULATION PERIODS

Timeperiods when KET is saturated or is working in a "calibration mode" have been omitted: eg. March event 1991 peak fluxes in the June to August period 1991 Jovian encounter.

Cadence
10 minutes
Units
(/s)
Valid minimum
0.0
Valid maximum
1.00E+06
Fill value
-707
Particle type
Proton
Quantity
Count rate
Qualifier
Average
Energy range
Low energy
5.4
High energy
23.1
Units
MeV

Parameter #11

Name
COSPIN/KET 10-Minute Average 5.4-23.1 MeV Proton Spin-Averaged Count Rates (P4)
Parameter key
P4
Description

10-minute average KET spin-averaged proton count rates between 5.4 and 23.1 MeV

Caveats

Only rates C are given, since no simple estimates of the intensities can be done Intensities (I) must be derived by dividing through the integral geometric factor Gi, and by correcting through Pils Height Analysis. I=C/Gi Values of the geometrical Factor Gi = (counting rate)/(Intensity): KET Channel Gi ============================= P4 120

On 10 min averages some of the channels have limitations because of RTG background. Very slow increases are a sign that backgrounf levels are reached (a few percent per year).

GET LOW FLUX VALUES FROM THE PI ON LONGER ACCUMULATION PERIODS

Timeperiods when KET is saturated or is working in a "calibration mode" have been omitted: eg. March event 1991 peak fluxes in the June to August period 1991 Jovian encounter.

Cadence
10 minutes
Units
(/s)
Valid minimum
0.0
Valid maximum
1.00E+06
Fill value
-707
Particle type
Proton
Quantity
Count rate
Qualifier
Average
Energy range
Low energy
5.4
High energy
23.1
Units
MeV

Parameter #12

Name
COSPIN/KET 10-Minute Average 34.1-125.0 MeV Proton Spin-Averaged Count Rates (K3)
Parameter key
K3
Description

10-minute average KET spin-averaged proton count rates between 34.1 and 125.0 MeV

Caveats

Only rates C are given, since no simple estimates of the intensities can be done Intensities (I) must be derived by dividing through the integral geometric factor Gi, and by correcting through Pils Height Analysis. I=C/Gi Values of the geometrical Factor Gi = (counting rate)/(Intensity): KET Channel Gi ============================= K3 70.0

On 10 min averages some of the channels have limitations because of RTG background. Very slow increases are a sign that backgrounf levels are reached (a few percent per year).

GET LOW FLUX VALUES FROM THE PI ON LONGER ACCUMULATION PERIODS

Timeperiods when KET is saturated or is working in a "calibration mode" have been omitted: eg. March event 1991 peak fluxes in the June to August period 1991 Jovian encounter.

Cadence
10 minutes
Units
(/s)
Valid minimum
0.0
Valid maximum
1.00E+06
Fill value
-707
Particle type
Proton
Quantity
Count rate
Qualifier
Average
Energy range
Low energy
34.1
High energy
125.0
Units
MeV

Parameter #13

Name
COSPIN/KET 10-Minute Average 125.0-320.0 MeV Proton Spin-Averaged Count Rates (K34)
Parameter key
K34
Description

10-minute average KET spin-averaged proton count rates between 125.0 and 320.0 MeV

Caveats

Only rates C are given, since no simple estimates of the intensities can be done Intensities (I) must be derived by dividing through the integral geometric factor Gi, and by correcting through Pils Height Analysis. I=C/Gi Values of the geometrical Factor Gi = (counting rate)/(Intensity): KET Channel Gi ============================= K34 152.0

On 10 min averages some of the channels have limitations because of RTG background. Very slow increases are a sign that backgrounf levels are reached (a few percent per year).

GET LOW FLUX VALUES FROM THE PI ON LONGER ACCUMULATION PERIODS

Timeperiods when KET is saturated or is working in a "calibration mode" have been omitted: eg. March event 1991 peak fluxes in the June to August period 1991 Jovian encounter.

Cadence
10 minutes
Units
(/s)
Valid minimum
0.0
Valid maximum
1.00E+06
Fill value
-707
Particle type
Proton
Quantity
Count rate
Qualifier
Average
Energy range
Low energy
125.0
High energy
320.0
Units
MeV

Parameter #14

Name
COSPIN/KET 10-Minute Average 320.0-2100.0 MeV Proton Spin-Averaged Count Rates (K12)
Parameter key
K12
Description

10-minute average KET spin-averaged proton count rates between 320.0 and 2100.0 MeV

Caveats

Only rates C are given, since no simple estimates of the intensities can be done Intensities (I) must be derived by dividing through the integral geometric factor Gi, and by correcting through Pils Height Analysis. I=C/Gi Values of the geometrical Factor Gi = (counting rate)/(Intensity): KET Channel Gi ============================= K12 3300.0

On 10 min averages some of the channels have limitations because of RTG background. Very slow increases are a sign that backgrounf levels are reached (a few percent per year).

GET LOW FLUX VALUES FROM THE PI ON LONGER ACCUMULATION PERIODS

Timeperiods when KET is saturated or is working in a "calibration mode" have been omitted: eg. March event 1991 peak fluxes in the June to August period 1991 Jovian encounter.

Cadence
10 minutes
Units
(/s)
Valid minimum
0.0
Valid maximum
1.00E+06
Fill value
-707
Particle type
Proton
Quantity
Count rate
Qualifier
Average
Energy range
Low energy
320.0
High energy
2100.0
Units
MeV

Parameter #15

Name
COSPIN/KET 10-Minute Average >2100.0 MeV Proton Spin-Averaged Count Rates (K10)
Parameter key
K0
Description

10-minute average KET spin-averaged proton count rates >2100.0 MeV

Caveats

Only rates C are given, since no simple estimates of the intensities can be done Intensities (I) must be derived by dividing through the integral geometric factor Gi, and by correcting through Pils Height Analysis. I=C/Gi Values of the geometrical Factor Gi = (counting rate)/(Intensity): KET Channel Gi ============================= K10 N/A

On 10 min averages some of the channels have limitations because of RTG background. Very slow increases are a sign that backgrounf levels are reached (a few percent per year).

GET LOW FLUX VALUES FROM THE PI ON LONGER ACCUMULATION PERIODS

Timeperiods when KET is saturated or is working in a "calibration mode" have been omitted: eg. March event 1991 peak fluxes in the June to August period 1991 Jovian encounter.

Cadence
10 minutes
Units
(/s)
Valid minimum
0.0
Valid maximum
1.00E+06
Fill value
-707
Particle type
Proton
Quantity
Count rate
Qualifier
Average
Energy range
Low energy
2100.0
High energy
INF
Units
MeV

Parameter #16

Name
COSPIN/KET 10-Minute Average 6.0-20.4 MeV/n Helium Spin-Averaged Count Rates (K2)
Parameter key
K2
Description

10-minute average KET spin-averaged helium count rates between 6.0 and 20.4 MeV/n

Caveats

Only rates C are given, since no simple estimates of the intensities can be done Intensities (I) must be derived by dividing through the integral geometric factor Gi, and by correcting through Pils Height Analysis. I=C/Gi Values of the geometrical Factor Gi = (counting rate)/(Intensity): KET Channel Gi ============================= K2 120

On 10 min averages some of the channels have limitations because of RTG background. Very slow increases are a sign that backgrounf levels are reached (a few percent per year).

GET LOW FLUX VALUES FROM THE PI ON LONGER ACCUMULATION PERIODS

Timeperiods when KET is saturated or is working in a "calibration mode" have been omitted: eg. March event 1991 peak fluxes in the June to August period 1991 Jovian encounter.

Cadence
10 minutes
Units
(/s)
Valid minimum
0.0
Valid maximum
1.00E+06
Fill value
-707
Particle type
AlphaParticle
Quantity
Count rate
Qualifier
Average
Energy range
Low energy
6.0
High energy
20.4
Units
MeV/n

Parameter #17

Name
COSPIN/KET 10-Minute Average 34.2-125.0 MeV/n Helium Spin-Averaged Count Rates (K33)
Parameter key
K33
Description

10-minute average KET spin-averaged helium count rates between 34.2 and 125.0 MeV/n

Caveats

Only rates C are given, since no simple estimates of the intensities can be done Intensities (I) must be derived by dividing through the integral geometric factor Gi, and by correcting through Pils Height Analysis. I=C/Gi Values of the geometrical Factor Gi = (counting rate)/(Intensity): KET Channel Gi ============================= K33 70.0

On 10 min averages some of the channels have limitations because of RTG background. Very slow increases are a sign that backgrounf levels are reached (a few percent per year).

GET LOW FLUX VALUES FROM THE PI ON LONGER ACCUMULATION PERIODS

Timeperiods when KET is saturated or is working in a "calibration mode" have been omitted: eg. March event 1991 peak fluxes in the June to August period 1991 Jovian encounter.

Cadence
10 minutes
Units
(/s)
Valid minimum
0.0
Valid maximum
1.00E+06
Fill value
-707
Particle type
AlphaParticle
Quantity
Count rate
Qualifier
Average
Energy range
Low energy
34.2
High energy
125.0
Units
MeV/n

Parameter #18

Name
COSPIN/KET 10-Minute Average 125.0-320.0 MeV/n Helium Spin-Averaged Count Rates (K29)
Parameter key
K29
Description

10-minute average KET spin-averaged helium count rates between 125.0 and 320.0 MeV/n

Caveats

Only rates C are given, since no simple estimates of the intensities can be done Intensities (I) must be derived by dividing through the integral geometric factor Gi, and by correcting through Pils Height Analysis. I=C/Gi Values of the geometrical Factor Gi = (counting rate)/(Intensity): KET Channel Gi ============================= K29 88.0

On 10 min averages some of the channels have limitations because of RTG background. Very slow increases are a sign that backgrounf levels are reached (a few percent per year).

GET LOW FLUX VALUES FROM THE PI ON LONGER ACCUMULATION PERIODS

Timeperiods when KET is saturated or is working in a "calibration mode" have been omitted: eg. March event 1991 peak fluxes in the June to August period 1991 Jovian encounter.

Cadence
10 minutes
Units
(/s)
Valid minimum
0.0
Valid maximum
1.00E+06
Fill value
-707
Particle type
AlphaParticle
Quantity
Count rate
Qualifier
Average
Energy range
Low energy
125.0
High energy
320.0
Units
MeV/n

Parameter #19

Name
COSPIN/KET 10-Minute Average 320.0-2100.0 MeV/n Helium Spin-Averaged Count Rates (K31)
Parameter key
K31
Description

10-minute average KET spin-averaged helium count rates between 320.0 and 2100.0 MeV/n

Caveats

Only rates C are given, since no simple estimates of the intensities can be done Intensities (I) must be derived by dividing through the integral geometric factor Gi, and by correcting through Pils Height Analysis. I=C/Gi Values of the geometrical Factor Gi = (counting rate)/(Intensity): KET Channel Gi ============================= K31 3200.0

On 10 min averages some of the channels have limitations because of RTG background. Very slow increases are a sign that backgrounf levels are reached (a few percent per year).

GET LOW FLUX VALUES FROM THE PI ON LONGER ACCUMULATION PERIODS

Timeperiods when KET is saturated or is working in a "calibration mode" have been omitted: eg. March event 1991 peak fluxes in the June to August period 1991 Jovian encounter.

Cadence
10 minutes
Units
(/s)
Valid minimum
0.0
Valid maximum
1.00E+06
Fill value
-707
Particle type
AlphaParticle
Quantity
Count rate
Qualifier
Average
Energy range
Low energy
320.0
High energy
2100.0
Units
MeV/n

Parameter #20

Name
COSPIN/KET 10-Minute Average >2100.0 MeV/n Helium Spin-Averaged Count Rates (K30)
Parameter key
K30
Description

10-minute average KET spin-averaged helium count rates >2100.0 MeV/n

Caveats

Only rates C are given, since no simple estimates of the intensities can be done Intensities (I) must be derived by dividing through the integral geometric factor Gi, and by correcting through Pils Height Analysis. I=C/Gi Values of the geometrical Factor Gi = (counting rate)/(Intensity): KET Channel Gi ============================= K30 N/A

On 10 min averages some of the channels have limitations because of RTG background. Very slow increases are a sign that backgrounf levels are reached (a few percent per year).

GET LOW FLUX VALUES FROM THE PI ON LONGER ACCUMULATION PERIODS

Timeperiods when KET is saturated or is working in a "calibration mode" have been omitted: eg. March event 1991 peak fluxes in the June to August period 1991 Jovian encounter.

Cadence
10 minutes
Units
(/s)
Valid minimum
0.0
Valid maximum
1.00E+06
Fill value
-707
Particle type
AlphaParticle
Quantity
Count rate
Qualifier
Average
Energy range
Low energy
2100.0
High energy
INF
Units
MeV/n

Parameter #21

Name
COSPIN/KET 10-Minute Average 2.5-7.0 MeV Electron Count Rates in Spin Sector 1 (K13)
Parameter key
K13
Description

10-minute average KET electron count rates in spin sector 1 (of 8) between 2.5 and 7.0 MeV

Caveats

Only rates C are given, since no simple estimates of the intensities can be done Intensities (I) must be derived by dividing through the integral geometric factor Gi, and by correcting through Pils Height Analysis. I=C/Gi Values of the geometrical Factor Gi = (counting rate)/(Intensity): KET Channel Gi ============================= K13-K20 N/A

On 10 min averages some of the channels have limitations because of RTG background. Very slow increases are a sign that backgrounf levels are reached (a few percent per year).

GET LOW FLUX VALUES FROM THE PI ON LONGER ACCUMULATION PERIODS

Timeperiods when KET is saturated or is working in a "calibration mode" have been omitted: eg. March event 1991 peak fluxes in the June to August period 1991 Jovian encounter.

Cadence
10 minutes
Units
(/s)
Valid minimum
0.0
Valid maximum
1.00E+06
Fill value
-707
Particle type
Electron
Quantity
Count rate
Qualifier
Average
Energy range
Low energy
2.5
High energy
7.0
Units
MeV

Parameter #22

Name
COSPIN/KET 10-Minute Average 2.5-7.0 MeV Electron Count Rates in Spin Sector 2 (K14)
Parameter key
K14
Description

10-minute average KET electron count rates in spin sector 2 (of 8) between 2.5 and 7.0 MeV

Caveats

Only rates C are given, since no simple estimates of the intensities can be done Intensities (I) must be derived by dividing through the integral geometric factor Gi, and by correcting through Pils Height Analysis. I=C/Gi Values of the geometrical Factor Gi = (counting rate)/(Intensity): KET Channel Gi ============================= K13-K20 N/A

On 10 min averages some of the channels have limitations because of RTG background. Very slow increases are a sign that backgrounf levels are reached (a few percent per year).

GET LOW FLUX VALUES FROM THE PI ON LONGER ACCUMULATION PERIODS

Timeperiods when KET is saturated or is working in a "calibration mode" have been omitted: eg. March event 1991 peak fluxes in the June to August period 1991 Jovian encounter.

Cadence
10 minutes
Units
(/s)
Valid minimum
0.0
Valid maximum
1.00E+06
Fill value
-707
Particle type
Electron
Quantity
Count rate
Qualifier
Average
Energy range
Low energy
2.5
High energy
7.0
Units
MeV

Parameter #23

Name
COSPIN/KET 10-Minute Average 2.5-7.0 MeV Electron Count Rates in Spin Sector 3 (K15)
Parameter key
K15
Description

10-minute average KET electron count rates in spin sector 3 (of 8) between 2.5 and 7.0 MeV

Caveats

Only rates C are given, since no simple estimates of the intensities can be done Intensities (I) must be derived by dividing through the integral geometric factor Gi, and by correcting through Pils Height Analysis. I=C/Gi Values of the geometrical Factor Gi = (counting rate)/(Intensity): KET Channel Gi ============================= K13-K20 N/A

On 10 min averages some of the channels have limitations because of RTG background. Very slow increases are a sign that backgrounf levels are reached (a few percent per year).

GET LOW FLUX VALUES FROM THE PI ON LONGER ACCUMULATION PERIODS

Timeperiods when KET is saturated or is working in a "calibration mode" have been omitted: eg. March event 1991 peak fluxes in the June to August period 1991 Jovian encounter.

Cadence
10 minutes
Units
(/s)
Valid minimum
0.0
Valid maximum
1.00E+06
Fill value
-707
Particle type
Electron
Quantity
Count rate
Qualifier
Average
Energy range
Low energy
2.5
High energy
7.0
Units
MeV

Parameter #24

Name
COSPIN/KET 10-Minute Average 2.5-7.0 MeV Electron Count Rates in Spin Sector 4 (K16)
Parameter key
K16
Description

10-minute average KET electron count rates in spin sector 4 (of 8) between 2.5 and 7.0 MeV

Caveats

Only rates C are given, since no simple estimates of the intensities can be done Intensities (I) must be derived by dividing through the integral geometric factor Gi, and by correcting through Pils Height Analysis. I=C/Gi Values of the geometrical Factor Gi = (counting rate)/(Intensity): KET Channel Gi ============================= K13-K20 N/A

On 10 min averages some of the channels have limitations because of RTG background. Very slow increases are a sign that backgrounf levels are reached (a few percent per year).

GET LOW FLUX VALUES FROM THE PI ON LONGER ACCUMULATION PERIODS

Timeperiods when KET is saturated or is working in a "calibration mode" have been omitted: eg. March event 1991 peak fluxes in the June to August period 1991 Jovian encounter.

Cadence
10 minutes
Units
(/s)
Valid minimum
0.0
Valid maximum
1.00E+06
Fill value
-707
Particle type
Electron
Quantity
Count rate
Qualifier
Average
Energy range
Low energy
2.5
High energy
7.0
Units
MeV

Parameter #25

Name
COSPIN/KET 10-Minute Average 2.5-7.0 MeV Electron Count Rates in Spin Sector 5 (K17)
Parameter key
K17
Description

10-minute average KET electron count rates in spin sector 5 (of 8) between 2.5 and 7.0 MeV

Caveats

Only rates C are given, since no simple estimates of the intensities can be done Intensities (I) must be derived by dividing through the integral geometric factor Gi, and by correcting through Pils Height Analysis. I=C/Gi Values of the geometrical Factor Gi = (counting rate)/(Intensity): KET Channel Gi ============================= K13-K20 N/A

On 10 min averages some of the channels have limitations because of RTG background. Very slow increases are a sign that backgrounf levels are reached (a few percent per year).

GET LOW FLUX VALUES FROM THE PI ON LONGER ACCUMULATION PERIODS

Timeperiods when KET is saturated or is working in a "calibration mode" have been omitted: eg. March event 1991 peak fluxes in the June to August period 1991 Jovian encounter.

Cadence
10 minutes
Units
(/s)
Valid minimum
0.0
Valid maximum
1.00E+06
Fill value
-707
Particle type
Electron
Quantity
Count rate
Qualifier
Average
Energy range
Low energy
2.5
High energy
7.0
Units
MeV

Parameter #26

Name
COSPIN/KET 10-Minute Average 2.5-7.0 MeV Electron Count Rates in Spin Sector 6 (K18)
Parameter key
K18
Description

10-minute average KET electron count rates in spin sector 6 (of 8) between 2.5 and 7.0 MeV

Caveats

Only rates C are given, since no simple estimates of the intensities can be done Intensities (I) must be derived by dividing through the integral geometric factor Gi, and by correcting through Pils Height Analysis. I=C/Gi Values of the geometrical Factor Gi = (counting rate)/(Intensity): KET Channel Gi ============================= K13-K20 N/A

On 10 min averages some of the channels have limitations because of RTG background. Very slow increases are a sign that backgrounf levels are reached (a few percent per year).

GET LOW FLUX VALUES FROM THE PI ON LONGER ACCUMULATION PERIODS

Timeperiods when KET is saturated or is working in a "calibration mode" have been omitted: eg. March event 1991 peak fluxes in the June to August period 1991 Jovian encounter.

Cadence
10 minutes
Units
(/s)
Valid minimum
0.0
Valid maximum
1.00E+06
Fill value
-707
Particle type
Electron
Quantity
Count rate
Qualifier
Average
Energy range
Low energy
2.5
High energy
7.0
Units
MeV

Parameter #27

Name
COSPIN/KET 10-Minute Average 2.5-7.0 MeV Electron Count Rates in Spin Sector 7 (K19)
Parameter key
K19
Description

10-minute average KET electron count rates in spin sector 7 (of 8) between 2.5 and 7.0 MeV

Caveats

Only rates C are given, since no simple estimates of the intensities can be done Intensities (I) must be derived by dividing through the integral geometric factor Gi, and by correcting through Pils Height Analysis. I=C/Gi Values of the geometrical Factor Gi = (counting rate)/(Intensity): KET Channel Gi ============================= K13-K20 N/A

On 10 min averages some of the channels have limitations because of RTG background. Very slow increases are a sign that backgrounf levels are reached (a few percent per year).

GET LOW FLUX VALUES FROM THE PI ON LONGER ACCUMULATION PERIODS

Timeperiods when KET is saturated or is working in a "calibration mode" have been omitted: eg. March event 1991 peak fluxes in the June to August period 1991 Jovian encounter.

Cadence
10 minutes
Units
(/s)
Valid minimum
0.0
Valid maximum
1.00E+06
Fill value
-707
Particle type
Electron
Quantity
Count rate
Qualifier
Average
Energy range
Low energy
2.5
High energy
7.0
Units
MeV

Parameter #28

Name
COSPIN/KET 10-Minute Average 2.5-7.0 MeV Electron Count Rates in Spin Sector 8 (K20)
Parameter key
K20
Description

10-minute average KET electron count rates in spin sector 8 (of 8) between 2.5 and 7.0 MeV

Caveats

Only rates C are given, since no simple estimates of the intensities can be done Intensities (I) must be derived by dividing through the integral geometric factor Gi, and by correcting through Pils Height Analysis. I=C/Gi Values of the geometrical Factor Gi = (counting rate)/(Intensity): KET Channel Gi ============================= K13-K20 N/A

On 10 min averages some of the channels have limitations because of RTG background. Very slow increases are a sign that backgrounf levels are reached (a few percent per year).

GET LOW FLUX VALUES FROM THE PI ON LONGER ACCUMULATION PERIODS

Timeperiods when KET is saturated or is working in a "calibration mode" have been omitted: eg. March event 1991 peak fluxes in the June to August period 1991 Jovian encounter.

Cadence
10 minutes
Units
(/s)
Valid minimum
0.0
Valid maximum
1.00E+06
Fill value
-707
Particle type
Electron
Quantity
Count rate
Qualifier
Average
Energy range
Low energy
2.5
High energy
7.0
Units
MeV

Parameter #29

Name
COSPIN/KET 10-Minute Average 2.5-7.0 MeV Electron Spin-Averaged Count Rates (E4)
Parameter key
E4
Description

10-minute average KET spin-averaged electron count rates between 2.5 and 7.0 MeV

Caveats

Only rates C are given, since no simple estimates of the intensities can be done Intensities (I) must be derived by dividing through the integral geometric factor Gi, and by correcting through Pils Height Analysis. I=C/Gi Values of the geometrical Factor Gi = (counting rate)/(Intensity): KET Channel Gi ============================= E4 N/A

On 10 min averages some of the channels have limitations because of RTG background. Very slow increases are a sign that backgrounf levels are reached (a few percent per year).

GET LOW FLUX VALUES FROM THE PI ON LONGER ACCUMULATION PERIODS

Timeperiods when KET is saturated or is working in a "calibration mode" have been omitted: eg. March event 1991 peak fluxes in the June to August period 1991 Jovian encounter.

Cadence
10 minutes
Units
(/s)
Valid minimum
0.0
Valid maximum
1.00E+06
Fill value
-707
Particle type
Electron
Quantity
Count rate
Qualifier
Average
Energy range
Low energy
2.5
High energy
7.0
Units
MeV

Parameter #30

Name
COSPIN/KET 10-Minute Average 7.0-170.0 MeV Electron Spin-Averaged Count Rates (K11)
Parameter key
K11
Description

10-minute average KET spin-averaged electron count rates between 7.0 and 170.0 MeV

Caveats

Only rates C are given, since no simple estimates of the intensities can be done Intensities (I) must be derived by dividing through the integral geometric factor Gi, and by correcting through Pils Height Analysis. I=C/Gi Values of the geometrical Factor Gi = (counting rate)/(Intensity): KET Channel Gi ============================= K11 N/A

On 10 min averages some of the channels have limitations because of RTG background. Very slow increases are a sign that backgrounf levels are reached (a few percent per year).

GET LOW FLUX VALUES FROM THE PI ON LONGER ACCUMULATION PERIODS

Timeperiods when KET is saturated or is working in a "calibration mode" have been omitted: eg. March event 1991 peak fluxes in the June to August period 1991 Jovian encounter.

Cadence
10 minutes
Units
(/s)
Valid minimum
0.0
Valid maximum
1.00E+06
Fill value
-707
Particle type
Electron
Quantity
Count rate
Qualifier
Average
Energy range
Low energy
7.0
High energy
170.0
Units
MeV

Parameter #31

Name
COSPIN/KET 10-Minute Average >170.0 MeV Electron Spin-Averaged Count Rates (K32)
Parameter key
K32
Description

10-minute average KET spin-averaged electron count rates >170.0 MeV

Caveats

Only rates C are given, since no simple estimates of the intensities can be done Intensities (I) must be derived by dividing through the integral geometric factor Gi, and by correcting through Pils Height Analysis. I=C/Gi Values of the geometrical Factor Gi = (counting rate)/(Intensity): KET Channel Gi ============================= K32 N/A

On 10 min averages some of the channels have limitations because of RTG background. Very slow increases are a sign that backgrounf levels are reached (a few percent per year).

GET LOW FLUX VALUES FROM THE PI ON LONGER ACCUMULATION PERIODS

Timeperiods when KET is saturated or is working in a "calibration mode" have been omitted: eg. March event 1991 peak fluxes in the June to August period 1991 Jovian encounter.

Cadence
10 minutes
Units
(/s)
Valid minimum
0.0
Valid maximum
1.00E+06
Fill value
-707
Particle type
Electron
Quantity
Count rate
Qualifier
Average
Energy range
Low energy
170.0
High energy
INF
Units
MeV

Parameter #32

Name
COSPIN/KET 10-Minute Average D10 Detector Counting Rate (D10)
Parameter key
D10
Description

10-minute average KET D10 detector counting rate

Caveats

Rate channel D10 includes all particles depositing energy greater than the minimum discriminator level.

Cadence
10 minutes
Units
(counts/s)
Valid minimum
0.0
Valid maximum
1.00E+06
Fill value
-707
Particle type
Proton
AlphaParticle
Ion
Electron
Quantity
Counts
Qualifier
Average

Parameter #33

Name
COSPIN/KET 10-Minute Average D20 Detector Counting Rate (D20)
Parameter key
D20
Description

10-minute average KET D20 detector counting rate

Caveats

Rate channel D20 includes all particles depositing energy greater than the minimum discriminator level.

Cadence
10 minutes
Units
(counts/s)
Valid minimum
0.0
Valid maximum
1.00E+06
Fill value
-707
Particle type
Proton
AlphaParticle
Ion
Electron
Quantity
Counts
Qualifier
Average

Parameter #34

Name
COSPIN/KET 10-Minute Average C10 Detector Counting Rate (D10)
Parameter key
C10
Description

10-minute average KET C10 detector counting rate

Caveats

Rate channel C10 includes all particles depositing energy greater than the minimum discriminator level.

Cadence
10 minutes
Units
(counts/s)
Valid minimum
0.0
Valid maximum
1.00E+06
Fill value
-707
Particle type
Proton
AlphaParticle
Ion
Electron
Quantity
Counts
Qualifier
Average

Parameter #35

Name
COSPIN/KET 10-Minute Average C20 Detector Counting Rate (D10)
Parameter key
C20
Description

10-minute average KET C20 detector counting rate

Caveats

Rate channel C20 includes all particles depositing energy greater than the minimum discriminator level.

Cadence
10 minutes
Units
(counts/s)
Valid minimum
0.0
Valid maximum
1.00E+06
Fill value
-707
Particle type
Proton
AlphaParticle
Ion
Electron
Quantity
Counts
Qualifier
Average

Parameter #36

Name
COSPIN/KET 10-Minute Average A01 Detector Counting Rate (A01)
Parameter key
A01
Description

10-minute average KET A01 detector counting rate

Caveats

Rate channel A01 includes all particles depositing energy greater than the minimum discriminator level.

Cadence
10 minutes
Units
(counts/s)
Valid minimum
0.0
Valid maximum
1.00E+06
Fill value
-707
Particle type
Proton
AlphaParticle
Ion
Electron
Quantity
Counts
Qualifier
Average
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Instrument: Kiel Electron Telescope

Instrument ID
spase://SMWG/Instrument/Ulysses/COSPIN/KET Get XML
Name
Kiel Electron Telescope
Alternate name
COSPIN/KEL
Description

Kiel Electron Telescope (KET): ~3-200 MeV electrons and ~3-2100 MeV/n protons and He using a Large dE/dx vs. E and cerenkov telescope with pha capability optimized for studies of high energy electrons, protons, and helium.

KET is one of five instruments that make up the COSPIN suite on the Ulysses spacecraft. KET was built, and primary data analysis is maintained, by Christian Albrechts University, Kiel, Germany

Additional information
KET Instrument Description

Information about the KET experiment on the Ulysses mission.

Contact
Role Person
1. Principal investigator Dr. R. Bruce McKibben Get XML
2. CoInvestigator Dr. Bernd Heber Get XML
Release date
2009-09-18 21:10:12
Instrument type
Energetic Particle Instrument
Investigation name
Kiel Electron Telescope
Observatory
Ulysses Get XML
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Observatory: Ulysses

Observatory ID
spase://SMWG/Observatory/Ulysses Get XML
Name
Ulysses
Alternate name
1990-090B
Solar Polar
International Solar Polar Mission
ULY
Description

The primary objectives of Ulysses, formerly the International Solar Polar Mission (ISPM), are to investigate, as a function of solar latitude, the properties of the solar wind and the interplanetary magnetic field, of galactic cosmic rays and neutral interstellar gas, and to study energetic particle composition and acceleration. The 55 kg payload includes two magnetometers, two solar wind plasma instruments, a unified radio/plasma wave instrument, three energetic charged particle instruments, an interstellar neutral gas sensor, a solar X-ray/cosmic gamma-ray burst detector, and a cosmic dust sensor. The communications systems is also used to study the solar corona and to search for gravitational waves. Secondary objectives included interplanetary and planetary physics investigations during the initial Earth-Jupiter phase and investigations in the Jovian magnetosphere. The spacecraft used a Jupiter swingby in Feb. 1992 to transfer to a heliospheric orbit with high heliocentric inclination, and will pass over the rotational south pole of the sun in mid-1994 at 2 AU, and over the north pole in mid-1995. A second solar orbit will take Ulysses again over the south and north poles in years 2000 and 2001, respectively. The spacecraft is powered by a single radio-isotope generator. It is spin stabilized at a rate of 5 rpm and its high-gain antenna points continuously to the earth. A nutation anomaly after launch was controlled by CONSCAN. The original mission planned for two spacecraft, one built by ESA and the other by NASA. NASA cancelled its spacecraft in 1981.

Additional information
Ulysses website at JPL

JPL's primary website for the Ulysses mission. Links to all of the experiment subpages exist here.

Contact
Role Person
1. Project scientist Dr. Edward J. Smith Get XML
2. Project scientist Dr. Richard G. Marsden Get XML
Release date
2009-05-20 20:00:12
Location
Region
Heliosphere.Inner
Heliosphere.NearEarth
Heliosphere.Outer
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Person: Dr. R. Bruce McKibben

Name
Dr. R. Bruce McKibben
Organization
University of New Hampshire
Person ID
spase://SMWG/Person/R.Bruce.McKibben Get XML
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Person: Dr. Bernd Heber

Name
Dr. Bernd Heber
Organization
Universitat Osnabruck
Person ID
spase://SMWG/Person/Bernd.Heber Get XML
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Person: Dr. Cecil Tranquille

Name
Dr. Cecil Tranquille
Organization
Research and Scientific Support Department, ESTEC, Noordwijk, The Netherlands
Email
Cecil.Tranquille@esa.int
Phone
31-71-565-3587
Person ID
spase://SMWG/Person/Cecil.Tranquille Get XML
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Person: UNKNOWN

Name
UNKNOWN
Organization
UNKNOWN
Person ID
spase://SMWG/Person/UNKNOWN Get XML
Release date
1999-01-01 00:00:00
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Person: Dr. Edward J. Smith

Name
Dr. Edward J. Smith
Organization
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Email
edward.j.smith@jpl.nasa.gov
Phone
+1-818-354-2248
Person ID
spase://SMWG/Person/Edward.J.Smith Get XML
Release date
1999-08-18 00:00:00
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Person: Dr. Richard G. Marsden

Name
Dr. Richard G. Marsden
Organization
ESA-European Space Research Technology
Email
richard.marsden@esa.int
Phone
+1-31-1715653583
Person ID
spase://SMWG/Person/Richard.G.Marsden Get XML
Release date
1999-08-18 00:00:00
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SPASE version 1.2.0

Repository: UDS

Repository ID
spase://SMWG/Repository/UDS Get XML
Name
UDS
Description
Contact
Role Person
1. General contact UNKNOWN Get XML
Release date
2008-06-18 18:05:57
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