Coronagraph (U)
Overview (U):
(U) There are two variations on this solution. One is to use 2 satellites with coronagraphs on each to triangulate on solar coronal mass ejections (CMEs, which are associated with high-velocity solar wind streams) for detection and notification. Another option is to fly and test the Space Weather and Terrestrial Hazards (SWATH) experiment.
Details (U):
Description User Impact Programmatics Images Related Initiatives Related Requirements Related Categories Road Map Placements Additional Hotlinks Lead Office POC
Description (U):
(U) A CONOPS for the triangluation coronapgraphs would place the satellites in orbit around the sun, with one trailing and one leading the earth. These orbits would require a Delta launch vehicle. An option would be to place a coronagraph on the moon; then only one coronagraph and bus combination would be needed. SWATH would be placed in an 800 km sun-synchronous orbit.
User Impact (U):
(U) To be supplied.
Programmatics (U):
(U) Concept/Technology.
Images (U):
(U) None.
Related Initiatives (U):
Name Title Solar Mass Ejection Imager Solar Mass Ejection Imager (SMEI) Solar Stereo Solar Stereo (NASA/NOAA/AFSPC) SWATH ACTD Space Weather and Terrestrial Hazards (SWATH) ACTD This Table Is Unclassified. Related Requirements (U):None.
Related Categories (U):
Name Title Space-Based Sensors Space Based Sensors This Table Is Unclassified. Road Map Placements (U):
Name Title ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING SPACE FORCE ENHANCEMENT: ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING This Table Is Unclassified. Requirements, Funding and Additional Hotlinks (U):
(U) None.
Lead Office (U):
(U) Air Force.
(U) DoD: OASD(C3I), Pentagon, Washington, DC
(U) Service Staff: SAF/AQS, Pentagon, Washington, DC
(U) Major Command: HQ AFSPC/DR, Peterson AFB, CO
(U) Program Management: HQ AFMC/SMC, Los Angeles AFB, CAPoint of Contact (U):
(U) Dr. Steve Keil, Open Phone: (505) 434-7039.
Date Of Information (U):
(U) 02 July 1998
(U) Road Map Production Date: 12 July 1999
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