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(U) Coronagraph

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Overview (U):

(U) There are two variations on this solution. One is to use 2 satellites with coronagraphs on each to triangulate on solar coronal mass ejections (CMEs, which are associated with high-velocity solar wind streams) for detection and notification. Another option is to fly and test the Space Weather and Terrestrial Hazards (SWATH) experiment.

Description (U):

(U) A CONOPS for the triangluation coronapgraphs would place the satellites in orbit around the sun, with one trailing and one leading the earth. These orbits would require a Delta launch vehicle. An option would be to place a coronagraph on the moon; then only one coronagraph and bus combination would be needed. SWATH would be placed in an 800 km sun-synchronous orbit.

User Impact (U):

(U) To be supplied.

Programmatics (U):

(U) Concept/Technology.

(U) IOC: 10/2011 (1QFY2012).

Images (U):

(U) None.

Related Initiatives (U):

Name Title

Solar Mass Ejection Imager Solar Mass Ejection Imager (SMEI)

Solar Stereo Solar Stereo (NASA/NOAA/AFSPC)

SWATH ACTD Space Weather and Terrestrial Hazards (SWATH) ACTD

This Table Is Unclassified.

This Table Is Unclassified.
Name	Title
Solar Mass Ejection Imager	Solar Mass Ejection Imager (SMEI)
Solar Stereo	Solar Stereo (NASA/NOAA/AFSPC)
SWATH ACTD	Space Weather and Terrestrial Hazards (SWATH) ACTD

Related Requirements (U): None.

Related Categories (U):

Name Title

Space-Based Sensors Space Based Sensors

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This Table Is Unclassified.
Name	Title
Space-Based Sensors	Space Based Sensors

Road Map Placements (U):

Name Title

ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING SPACE FORCE ENHANCEMENT: ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING

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This Table Is Unclassified.
Name	Title
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING	SPACE FORCE ENHANCEMENT: ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING

Requirements, Funding and Additional Hotlinks (U):

(U) None.

Lead Office (U):

Air Force.

(U) DoD: OASD(C3I), Pentagon, Washington, DC
(U) Service Staff: SAF/AQS, Pentagon, Washington, DC
(U) Major Command: HQ AFSPC/DR, Peterson AFB, CO
(U) Program Management: HQ AFMC/SMC, Los Angeles AFB, CA

Point of Contact (U):

(U) Dr. Steve Keil, Open Phone: (505) 434-7039.

Date Of Information (U):

(U) 02 July 1998

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(U) For comments/suggestions contact: Office of the National Security Space Architect (NSSA), 571-432-1300.

(U) Road Map Production Date: 23 June 2001