MAXIE Instrument

Measurements and Applications

Magnetospheric Atmospheric X-ray Imaging Experiment. Maps the intensities and energy spectra of X-rays produced by electrons that precipitate into the atmosphere.

Instrument Summary

Full Name
Magnetospheric Atmospheric X-ray Imaging Experiment
Status
No longer operational
Instrument Agencies
NOAA, USAF
Maturity
Instrument Type
Other
Geometry
Instrument Technology
Solar irradiance monitor
Sampling
Sounding
Data Access
Data Format

Performance Summary

Resolution
Swath
Accuracy
Waveband
NIR (~0.75 µm - ~1.3 µm)

Instrument Missions

NOAA-13 - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration - 13 (1993 - 1993)

Instrument Measurements