Fluxgate magnetometry for precise mapping of the Earth's field

Fritz Primdahl; José M.G. Merayo; Peter Brauer

doi:10.1166/sl.2007.081

Fluxgate magnetometry for precise mapping of the Earth's field

Fritz Primdahl, José M.G. Merayo, Peter Brauer

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Abstract

The requirements for precise global mapping of the Earth's vector magnetic field from a high inclination LEO satellite needs a stable and precise vector magnetometer. Equally important are the measurement of the stellar attitude of the vector sensor and establishment of the calibration by onboard comparison to an absolute scalar magnetometer. In addition, the position in orbit and the precise timing relative to the UTC is needed. Finally, the end-to-end system precision also depends on a known and controlled local satellite magnetic field.

Original language	English
Journal	Sensor Letters
Volume	5
Issue number	1
Pages (from-to)	110-112
ISSN	1546-198X
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1166/sl.2007.081
Publication status	Published - 2007

Keywords

stellar camera
scalar magnetometer
vector magnetometer
space magnetic measurement

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Primdahl, F., Merayo, J. M. G., & Brauer, P. (2007). Fluxgate magnetometry for precise mapping of the Earth's field. Sensor Letters, 5(1), 110-112. https://doi.org/10.1166/sl.2007.081

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