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ISIS-II Scanning Auroral Photometer.

C D Anger, T Fancott, J McNally

|February 4, 2010

Summary

The ISIS-II dual wavelength scanning auroral photometer maps auroral emissions at 5577 A and 3914 A. This instrument provides a unique, unobstructed view of auroras from space, aiding in the study of their distribution and morphology.

Area of Science:

Space Physics
Atmospheric Science
Remote Sensing

Background:

Auroral emissions are crucial indicators of upper atmospheric processes.
Previous auroral studies were often limited by ground-based perspectives and atmospheric interference.

Purpose of the Study:

To map auroral emissions at 5577 A and 3914 A using the ISIS-II dual wavelength scanning auroral photometer.
To analyze the large-scale distribution and morphology of auroras.
To investigate the ratio of 3914-A and 5577-A emissions as an indicator of energetic particle precipitation.

Main Methods:

Utilized a dual wavelength scanning auroral photometer aboard the ISIS-II spacecraft.
Employed a combination of internal electronic scanning and spacecraft motion for systematic earthward scanning.

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Generated separate image data for each wavelength (5577 A and 3914 A).

Main Results:

Successfully mapped auroral emissions over the visible dark Earth.
Produced distinct images representing emissions at 5577 A and 3914 A.
Enabled comprehensive surveys of auroral regions within a single satellite pass.

Conclusions:

The ISIS-II photometer provides an effective photometric equivalent of an all-sky camera with a superior vantage point.
The instrument facilitates detailed studies of auroral distribution, morphology, and particle energy.
Data collected allows for comparison with other ground-based and spaceborne instruments.