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Gemini experiment S026The results of the reduction and analysis of data obtained from the S026 experiment from Gemini 10 and 11 flights are presented. The electron and ion sensors were continuously operative throughout both missions from shroud removal (about 6 minutes after Agena liftoff to power-down conditions one week later). Data on ion and electron currents, electron temperature, and vehicle potential were obtained at a sample rate of 32 times per second on positive ions for each of two ion sensors and once every 1.067 seconds for the electron sensor. Only the data reduction of the Gemini plasma wake measurements comprising roughly twenty minutes of data for six maneuvers programed for wake measurements are considered. The intermediate depletion zone, between 1 and 10 vehicle radii downstream from the object, is emphasized. The smallest characteristic radius of interest is 1.34 feet and the largest is 5 feet. This implies a separation span extending from approximately 1.5 feet at the closest approach to at least 50 feet into the far field.
Document ID
19720007192
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Contractor Report (CR)
Authors
Medved, D. B. (Meret Co. Los Angeles, CA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 6, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1971
Subject Category
Space Sciences
Report/Patent Number
NASA-CR-115313
S026
Accession Number
72N14842
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAS9-10685
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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