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Instrumentation for balloon and rocket experiments

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A number of plasma, particle and field detectors used on rocket investigations in and above the Earth's atmosphere are described. Emphasis is on magnetospheric and solar-interplanetary studies. A balloon-borne X-ray telescope system with 20′ pointing accuracy is discussed. A PCM telemetry system used on both balloons and rockets to handle scientific data is described including a simple Doppler ranging system that gives location to 1.5 km. A system to reduce and analyze PCM data on the ground is discussed.

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  1. Physics Dept. and Space Sciences Laboratory, University of California, Berkeley, Calif., USA

    K. A. Anderson

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Anderson, K.A. Instrumentation for balloon and rocket experiments. Space Sci Rev 13, 337–360 (1972). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00175322

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