Dual Technique Magnetometer (MAG)
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PI: Professor David J. Southwood
MAG Principal Investigator:
ProfessorDavid J. Southwood
Physics Department
Imperial College of Science and Technology
Prince Consort Road
London SW7 2BZ
United Kingdom
MAG General Description:
The primary objective of the Dual Technique Magnetometer (MAG) is to
determine the planetary magnetic fields and the dynamic interactions in
the planetary environment.
MAG Scientific Objectives:
- To determine the internal magnetic field of Saturn.
- To develope a three-dimensional model of Saturn's magnetosphere.
- To determine the magnetic state of Titan and its atmosphere.
- To derive an empirical model of the Titan electromagnetic environment.
- To investigate the interactions of Titan with the magnetosphere, magnetosheath,
and solar wind.
- To survey the ring and dust interactions with the electromagnetic environment.
- To study the interactions of the icy satellites with the magnetosphere
of Saturn.
- To investigate the structure of the magnetotail and the dynamic processes
therein.
MAG Sensing Instruments:
- Vector/Scalar Helium Magnetometer (V/SHM)
- Fluxgate Magnetometer (FGM)
MAG Instrument Characteristics:
- Total Mass (current best estimate) = 8.82kg (0.44 FGM, 0.72 V/SHM, 7.67 Electronics)
- Average Operating Power (current best estimate) =12.6w
- Average Data Rate (current best estimate) = 2000 bits per second
