Publication at Faculty of Mathematics and Physics |
2011
Abstract
The solar wind is a stream of charged particles ejected from the atmosphere of the Sun. It consists of electrons, protons, and a small amount of helium ions.
This stream of particles varies in density, temperature, and speed over time. The monitoring of these parameters is a key problem of the Space Weather Program.
A new unique instrument (BMSW) consisting of six Faraday cups was developed in the Department of Surface and Plasma Science in collaboration with the Space Research Institute, Moscow. We used the Simion software package for modeling of the Faraday cup for calibration of the new instrument that is used onboard the Spectr-R spacecraft.
Results of the simulation are presented in this study.