Space Weather Euro News Vol.3 Issue 12 (17-08-1999)
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- Space Weather Research in China and Introduction of CSSAR
- ESA Internal Research Fellowships
- Vacancy notice for Cluster II deputy Project Scientist
- Free-Flying Micro Observer (FFMO) Mini-Workshop - Announcement
- Some ESA Tender Actions
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1. Space Weather Research in China and Introduction of CSSAR
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From: J. Cao E-mail: jbcao@center.cssar.ac.cn
1. Space Weather Research in China
The most important programs in china, which are space weather related,
are Meridian project and SMMS mission:
(1) Meridian Project
Meridian Project is a mission to establish an observatory chain with
ground-based multi-instruments for the Solar-Terrestrial environment
observations. The station chain, which starts from Mohe, the northwest
station via Beijing, Wuhan, to Hainan and towards Zhongshan Station in
the Antarctic along the 120 E meridian, is named the meridian chain.
(2) SMMS mission
The orbit of the SMMS satellite is a polar sun-synchronous orbit
(H=800 km). Focused on the severe near-earth environmental problems,
such as the geospace storms and ozone depletion, the main scientific
goal of the SMMS is to study the response of the near-earth environment
to the solar activity and interplanetary disturbance.
The principal scientific objectives of SMMS mission are listed below:
* To investigate the magnetospheic disturbances triggered by the solar
activity and interplanetary disturbance by measuring the precipitating
particles and aurora.
* To investigate the response of the global structure of ionic and
neutral atmosphere and the ozone to the solar activity and
magnetospheric disturbances. SMMS mission will help us elucidate some
fundamental physics process in the sun-earth connection, advance the
understanding of the physical and chemical coupling mechanism between
magnetosphere, ionosphere and atmosphere.
2. Introduction of Center for Space Science and Applied Research/ Chinese
Academy of Science
(1) CSSAR began the exploration and research of space environment in
1960s. After thirty years' research, important achievements have been
made in the areas of space environment, effect analysis, and the
development of space environment detectors. Some important parameters of
space environment are obtained, such as high energy charged particles
(electrons, protons and heavy ions), single event upset, radiation dose,
space plasma, surface charging, deep dielectric charging, upper
atmosphere density and components, solar electromagnetic radiation and
etc.
(2) In 1971, CSSAR launched Practice-1 (Shijian-1), the first satellite
for the exploration and research of space environment
(3) In 1990, Chinese sun-synchronous meteorological satellite FengYun-1B
was launched successfully. The cosmic rays detectors (made in CSSAR) on
board detected the heavy ion components of C, N, O, and Fe of the
radiation belt, and anomalous components of cosmic rays C, N, O, and Fe.
A lot of data of high energy charged particle in the south Atlantic
magnetic anomaly region and solar proton event were obtained.
(4) In 1994, Chinese Practice-4 (Shijian-4) was launched, which aimed at
the investigation of the space environment and effect analysis. Almost
all payloads are made in CSSAR. There were high energy proton and heavy
ion spectrometer, high energy electron spectrometer, electrostatic
analyzer, surface potential monitor, SEE monitors and other payloads on
board Practice-4. A large number of data about inner and outer radiation
belts were obtained. Practice-4 observed magnetospheric storms and
substorms, solar proton events. The satellite surface potential reached
-2400 V. Single event upset rates were observed to be 3.4
errors/Mbit-day and Single event latchup rates 1/month.
(5) In 1997, China launched the meteorological satellite FengYun-2.The
X-rays detector and particle detector (made in CSSAR) on board comprised
the warning and monitoring system of solar proton event. On November 4th
and 6th of 1997, Solar X-ray detector successfully gave the warning of
the solar proton event several hours ahead of time. The particle
detectors soon detected the solar high energy particle fluxes.
(6) In 1999, Practice-5 was succesfully launched. By means of the
payloads on the Practice-5, Scientists in CSSAR monitored the
distribution of single event effect on the low earth orbit and studied
possible protection method.
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2. ESA Internal Research Fellowships
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From: E. Daly E-mail: edaly@estec.esa.nl
The ESA Space Environments and Effects Analysis Section is interested to
receive proposals from individuals for ESA internal research fellowships in
the space environments and effects area. ESA internal research fellowships
are available for nationals from ESA member states only. Interested
individuals should send a CV and a brief draft proposal of a research
activity to be undertaken while at ESTEC in the Space Environments and
Effects section to E. Daly at the above e-mail address. The fellowships are
of one year duration, sometimes renewable for a second year.
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3. Vacancy notice for Cluster II deputy Project Scientist
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From: P. Escoubet |contact personnel department for further information|
Dear Colleagues,
I am glad to announce that I am taking officially Rudi Schmidt' position as
Cluster II project scientist.
Following this, a position is now opened as Cluster II deputy Project
Scientist (see announcement attached).
Please circulate the information to who might be interested.
The deadline for reception of the application is 9 September.
Best regards,
Philippe
Vacancy in the Directorate of the Scientific Programme
This post is open to suitably qualified men and women
POST
Physicist to support the Cluster II Project Scientist, Solar System
Division, Space Science Department, Directorate of the Scientific
Programme. This post* is classified in the A2/A4 grade band of the
Coordinated Organisations= salary scale.
LOCATION
ESTEC, Noordwijk (the Netherlands).
DUTIES
The four-spacecraft Cluster II mission is one of the two elements of
ESA's Solar-Terrestrial Science Programme. It is a cooperative project
with NASA. Cluster II will study in three dimensions small-scales
plasma processes in the near-Earth environment. Each spacecraft carries
eleven instruments that will measure fields and particules in key region
of geospace. The four spacecraft will be launched in pairs by two Soyuz
rockets in June and July 2000. The in-orbit operations will extend over
2 years. Cluster will be operated from the European Space Operations
Centre (ESOC) in Darmstadt. The central point of scientific coordination
of the payload will be the Joint Science Operations Centre (JSOC) at the
Rutherford-Appleton Laboratory in the UK. JSOC will be part of the Cluster II
Science Data System (CSDS) which is constituted of eight interconnected national
data centres in Europe, the United States and China.
The Cluster II Project Scientist is responsible for ensuring that the
mission be implemented and operated such that it achieves all its
scientific objectives.
The holder of the post will report to the Project Scientist and assist him
in all scientific and technical aspects during the implementation and
operational phase of the Cluster II mission.
Specifically he will update the Payload Commissioning Plan, and assist
in coordinating experiment operations and data handling. This will occur in
close cooperation with JSOC, the CSDS and ESOC. Throughout the operational
phase he will also support the longer-term science planning in close
collaboration with the instrument teams and the implementation of collaborations
with other international space missions (e.g. SOHO, NASA Solar Maximum Programme),
ground-based observatories and other Cluster II related activities.
Specific attention is expected towards the communication of results for
a scientific as well as a wider audience, and the initiation and
coordination of public outreach activities.
In the post-operational phase the holder will support the preparation of
the final mission data set.
The holder of the post will be required to devote part of the time to
perform scientific research, preferably in connection with instrumentation
developed by Space Science Department.
QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants should have a Ph.D. or equivalent university degree in
physics and relevant experience in space plasma physics. Experience in
computer applications under Windows (MS Access, MS Project) and Unix
(IDL) is required. A good knowledge of English or French is required; in
view of the interfaces with JSOC and NASA, a working knowledge of
English is highly desirable.
CLOSING DATE
Applications for this post should reach the Head of Personnel, ESTEC,
Keplerlaan 1, 2201 AZ Noordwijk ZH (the Netherlands), not later than
9 September 1999.
* Supernumerary post
Under ESA Regulations, the age limit for recruitment is 55. Please note
that applications are only considered from nationals of one of the
following States: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany,
Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
United Kingdom and Canada.
Recruitment will normally be at the first grade in the band (A2);
however, if the candidate selected has little or no experience, the post
may be filled at A1 level.
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4. Free-Flying Micro Observer (FFMO) Mini-Workshop - Announcement
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From: E. Daly E-mail: edaly@estec.esa.nl
FFMO is a proposed micro satellite for the International Space Station.
The objective of the project is to design, manufacture, integrate and test a
complete Free Flying Micro Observer consisting of a nano satellite (as
defined by the MICROS concept) and related payload instruments: a Material
Degradation Package (Microscope, Spectrometer), an a Environment Monitoring
Package (contamination sensor, plasma detector, radiation monitor, high
resolution camera).
A workshop will be help on 23 September at ESTEC. See:
http://www.estec.esa.nl/CONFANNOUN/ffmo/ for details.
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5. Some ESA Tender Actions
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From: N. Crosby E-mail: ncrosby@wm.estec.esa.nl
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AO3524
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COLUMBUS RADIATION ENVIRONMENT & EFFECT PACKAGE (CREEP)
(Open from 12/08/1999 to 07/10/1999, Act.Ref.: 99.136.02)
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AO3565
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FUTURE EARTH OBSERVATION MISSIONS: THE SEA ICE MISSION
(Open from 07/07/1999 to 01/10/1999, Act.Ref.: 99.1JP.04) |
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AO3534 |
MINIATURE RADIATION MONITOR
(Open from 02/07/1999 to 23/09/1999, Act.Ref.: 99.1WM.02) |
For more information and the complete list of ESA Tender Actions
please look at:
http://edms.esrin.esa.it/emits/OpenTenders
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