Radio Science Concepts and Approaches for Jupiter Icy Moons OrbiterRadio Science experiments have been conducted on most deep space missions leading to numerous scientific discoveries. A set of concepts and approaches are proposed for the Jupiter Icy Moons Orbiter (JIMO) to apply Radio Science tools to investigate the interior structures of the Galilean Satellites and address key questions on their thermal and dynamical evolution. Measurements are identified that utilize the spacecraft's telecommunication system. Additional instruments can augment these measurements in order to leverage observational synergies. Experiments are also offered for the purpose of investigating the atmospheres and surfaces of the satellites.
Document ID
20030066024
Acquisition Source
Headquarters
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Anderson, J. D. (Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Asmar, S. W. (Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Castillo, J. C. (National Academy of Sciences - National Research Council Pasadena, CA, United States)
Folkner, W. M. (Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Konopliv, A. S. (Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Marouf, E. A. (San Jose State Univ. CA, United States)
Rappaport, N. J. (Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Schubert, G. (California Univ. Los Angeles, CA, United States)
Spilker, T. R. (Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Tyler, G. L. (Stanford Univ. Stanford, CA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 21, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 2003
Publication Information
Publication: Forum on Concepts and Approaches for Jupiter Icy Moons Orbiter