The Cosmic Dust Experiment (CDE) measures inflowing
cosmic dust as a contributor to Polar Mesospheric Clouds. CDE has a
sensor area of about 0.1 m^2, and can detect particles greater than
about 1 micron in radius, by recording impact-generated signals on
thin, permanently polarized Polyvinylidene Fluoride films. Twelve
detectors face the zenith, while two are shielded and face down
for background noise measurements.
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The Cosmic Dust Experiment (CDE) measures inflowing
cosmic dust as a contributor to Polar Mesospheric Clouds. CDE has a
sensor area of about 0.1 m^2, and can detect particles greater than
about 1 micron in radius, by recording impact-generated signals on
thin, permanently polarized Polyvinylidene Fluoride films. Twelve
detectors face the zenith, while two are shielded and face down
for background noise measurements.
| Role | Person | StartDate | StopDate | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | PrincipalInvestigator | spase://SMWG/Person/Mihaly.Horanyi |
Detailed information about the Aeronomy of Ice in the Mesosphere (AIM) mission and the Cosmic Dust Experiment (CDE).