| Name | E-TBEx |
|---|---|
| Type | CubeSat |
| Units or mass | 3U |
| Organisation | University of Michigan |
| Institution | University |
| Entity | Academic / Education |
| Nation | US |
| Oneliner |
Study how the dynamics and processes in the troposphere can cause variability in the behavior of the upper atmosphere and ionosphere. |
| Description |
Tandem pair of CubeSats, each carrying tri-frequency radio beacons, in near identical, low inclination orbits and a cluster of diagnostic sensors on five islands in the Central Pacific sector. The science objectives and goals of TBEx are to study how the dynamics and processes in the troposphere can act to cause variability in the behavior of the upper atmosphere and ionosphere. Improve the understanding of the role of atmospheric gravity waves on the formation of equatorial plasma bubbles. Plasma bubbles are when unstable regions of the ionosphere produce anomalous regions of higher-than-normal electron density that can be tens of kilometers across. The bubbles rise up to 1,000 meters altitude, and can disrupt communication. |
| Results | |
| Sources | [1] [2] [3] |
| Photo Sources | [1] [2] [3] |
Related Spacecraft
| Name | Status | Launch | Orbit |
|---|---|---|---|
| E-TBEx A (TBEX-A, TBEx, Enhanced Tandem Beacon Experiment, Tandem Beacon Experiment) | Reentry 2021-03-09. Was operational? (Official website last report on 2019-08-27 last checked on 2019-12-31) | 2019-06-25 | 300 x 800 km, 28.5 deg |
| E-TBEx B (TBEX-B. TBEx, Enhanced Tandem Beacon Experiment, Tandem Beacon Experiment) | Reentry 2021-02-22. Was operational? (Official website last report on 2019-08-27 last checked on 2019-12-31) | 2019-06-25 | 300 x 800 km, 28.5 deg |
Last modified: 2023-01-06
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