Explorer 16

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:spacecraft
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Explorer_1
gptkbp:analysis ongoing
graphs and charts
gptkbp:archives NASA archives
gptkbp:collaborations gptkb:University
gptkb:none
gptkb:Johns_Hopkins_University_Applied_Physics_Laboratory
gptkb:NASA_Goddard_Space_Flight_Center
gptkbp:collection magnetic field data
particle data
plasma wave data
gptkbp:communication gptkb:NASA
gptkbp:community space science researchers
gptkbp:data_type digital
gptkbp:data_usage gptkb:public_outreach
gptkb:Research_Institute
educational purposes
gptkbp:disbandment_date August 1, 1973
gptkbp:elevation approximately 500 km
gptkbp:frequency UHF
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Explorer 16
gptkbp:impact influenced future satellite missions
gptkbp:instrument fluxgate magnetometer
ion composition experiment
electron density probe
gptkbp:is_considered peer-reviewed
gptkbp:launch_date August 7, 1971
1971-08-07
gptkbp:launch_site gptkb:Cape_Canaveral_Air_Force_Station
gptkbp:launch_vehicle approximately 100 kg
Delta 2910
gptkbp:legacy contributed to understanding of magnetosphere
gptkbp:mission gptkb:Explorer_17
Earth science
1973-08-01
technical difficulties
extensive records
Explorer program
battery depletion
successful data collection
enhanced understanding of space weather
study Earth's magnetosphere
gptkbp:mission_duration approximately 2 years
gptkbp:objective measure Earth's magnetic field
gptkbp:operated_by gptkb:NASA
gptkbp:operational_status decommissioned
gptkbp:orbital_inclination 90 degrees
gptkbp:partnerships interdisciplinary teams
gptkbp:power_output solar panels
gptkbp:project gptkb:Dr._John_Smith
gptkbp:provides_information_on research institutions
open access
gptkbp:publishes numerous articles
NASA reports
gptkbp:receives_funding_from NASA budget
gptkbp:replaced_by gptkb:Explorer_17
gptkbp:resolution high resolution