Speaker
Dr
Tore André Bekkeng
(EIDEL)
Description
The multi-Needle Langmuir Probe (m-NLP) instrument delivered under ESA Contract No. 4000109398/13/NL/AK is based on the development of a new Langmuir probe, utilizing the new m-NLP measurement technique which allows for high-resolution F-region plasma (electron) density measurements along the orbit trajectory (gradients, turbulence, irregularities). By this, the F-region plasma characteristics can be mapped around the globe. This is of particular relevance to assess ionospheric plasma effects on communication and GNSS signal propagation.
A complete m-NLP instrument (Electronics Unit, Boom System and Sensors), has been developed, manufactured, tested and qualified. The EQM was accepted and delivered to ESA in April 2018.
