SH21B-2416
Research from an Operatonal Space Weather Satellite
Tuesday, 15 December 2015
Poster Hall (Moscone South)
Curt A de Koning, University of Colorado at Boulder, Boulder, CO, United States
Abstract:
STEREO real-time white-light images, or beacon images, are heavily compressed, 256x256 pixel images. And yet, they show the same transient features that are in the STEREO science images, which are up to 2048x2048 pixels. Based on our experience with STEREO beacon images, we demonstrate that operational images can be used to do good quality science. We also discuss the limitations of operational data for scientific research. Finally, we discuss ways in which a predominantly operational mission could be combined with science mission, to further enhance research.
