RBSP-ECT Combined Spin-Averaged Electron Flux Data Product.

Area of Science:

• Space Physics
• Plasma Physics
• Particle Physics

Background:

• The Earth's radiation belts are dynamic regions of energetic charged particles.
• Understanding particle acceleration and loss mechanisms is crucial for space weather prediction.
• Previous studies have relied on limited energy range or instrument-specific data.

Purpose of the Study:

• To present a new, unified dataset of electron flux measurements.
• To provide a consistent, cross-calibrated dataset for the inner magnetosphere.
• To facilitate research on energetic particle dynamics across a wide energy spectrum.

Main Methods:

• Combining spin-averaged electron flux measurements from the Van Allen Probes' ECT suite.
• Developing a methodology for data merging and consistency checks.
• Producing three-minute-averaged flux spectra from 15 eV to 20 MeV.

Main Results:

• A comprehensive dataset of electron flux spectra is now available.
• The data spans a wide energy range (15 eV to 20 MeV).
• The dataset covers the period from September 2013 to the present.

Conclusions:

• This new data product enhances the utility of ECT data.
• It offers a valuable resource for studying inner magnetosphere dynamics.
• Researchers can now examine particle behavior across a broader energy range with improved consistency.