Abstract
The Atmosphere-Space Interactions Monitor (ASIM) is an instrument suite to be mounted on an external platform on the International Space Station (ISS). ASIM will study the coupling of thunderstorms processes to the upper atmosphere, ionosphere and radiation belts and energetic space particle precipitation effects in the mesosphere and thermosphere. The scientific objectives include (1) investigations into sprites, jets, elves and relativistic electron beams injected into the magnetosphere above thunderstorms, (2) studies of gravity waves in the thermosphere above severe thunderstorms, (3) lightning-induced precipitation of radiation belt electrons, (4) auroral electron energetics, and (5) ozone and NOx concentrations in the upper atmosphere. The instruments are 4 TV frame-rate, narrow-band, optical cameras and 4 photometers viewing towards the limb, and an X-ray sensor, 2 cameras and 2 photometers viewing towards the nadir. ASIM is currently in Phase A.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Solar Influences on the Helisphere and the Earth’s Environment: Recent Progress and Prospects : proceedings of ILWS Workshop |
| Publication date | 2006 |
| Publication status | Published - 2006 |
| Externally published | Yes |
| Event | International Living With a Star Workshop - Goa, India Duration: 19 Feb 2006 → 20 Feb 2006 |
Conference
| Conference | International Living With a Star Workshop |
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| Country/Territory | India |
| City | Goa |
| Period | 19/02/2006 → 20/02/2006 |