Publication Date:
2019-08-13
Description:
Function: Monitor global change and thunderstorm processes through observations of Earth's high-latitude lightning. This instrument will combine long-lived sampling of individual thunderstorms with long-term observations of lightning at high latitudes: How is global change affecting thunderstorm patterns; How do high-latitude thunderstorms differ from low-latitude? Why is the Gateway the optimal facility for this instrument / research: Expected DSG (Deep Space Gateway) orbits will provide nearly continuous viewing of the Earth's high latitudes (50 degrees latitude and poleward); These regions are not well covered by existing lightning mappers (e.g., Lightning Imaging Sensor / LIS, or Geostationary Lightning Mapper / GLM); Polar, Molniya, Tundra, etc. Earth orbits have significant drawbacks related to continuous coverage and/or stable FOVs (Fields of View).
Keywords:
Meteorology and Climatology; Lunar and Planetary Science and Exploration
Type:
MSFC-E-DAA-TN53288
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Deep Space Gateway Concept Science Workshop; Feb 27, 2018 - Mar 01, 2018; Denver, CO; United States
Format:
application/pdf
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