ARIM-1: The Atmospheric Refractive Index Measurements Sounding Rocket Mission

摘要

A conceptual design study of the ARIM-1 sounding rocket mission, whose goal is tostudy atmospheric turbulence in the tropopause region of the atmosphere, is presented. The implementation of the ARIM-1 mission will be carried out by students participating in the Alaska Student Rocket Program (ASRP), with a projected launch date of August 1997. Emphasis is placed on standardization of payload support systems. The thermosonde payload will measure the atmospheric turbulence by direct measurement of the temperature difference over a distance of one meter using two 3.45-micron 'hot-wire' probes. This document discusses the science objectives, mission analysis, payload mechanical configuration and structural design, recovery system, payload electronics, ground station, testing plans, and mission implementation.