AMPS sciences objectives and philosophyThe Space Shuttle will open a new era in the exploration of earth's near-space environment, where the weight and power capabilities of Spacelab and the ability to use man in real time add important new features. The Atmospheric, Magnetospheric, and Plasmas-in-Space project (AMPS) is conceived of as a facility where flexible core instruments can be flown repeatedly to perform different observations and experiments. The twin thrusts of remote sensing of the atmosphere below 120 km and active experiments on the space plasma are the major themes. They have broader implications in increasing our understanding of plasma physics and of energy conversion processes elsewhere in the universe.
Document ID
19760029851
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Schmerling, E. R. (NASA Headquarters Washington, DC United States)
Date Acquired
August 8, 2013
Publication Date
August 1, 1975
Subject Category
Astronautics (General)
Report/Patent Number
AAS PAPER 75-134
Meeting Information
Meeting: Meeting on Space Shuttle Missions of the 80''s