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Preparing for Parker Solar Probe and Solar Orbiter - Coordinated Science from Corona to Inner Heliosphere

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Overview

Explore the preparations for two groundbreaking solar missions in this comprehensive conference session from the 2017 AGU Fall Meeting. Delve into the coordinated science efforts spanning from the corona to the inner heliosphere for the Parker Solar Probe and Solar Orbiter missions. Learn about mission portfolios, solar wind research, and detailed overviews of both spacecraft from leading experts in the field. Discover the science objectives, mission profiles, and technological challenges, including the innovative thermal protection systems and instrument suites. Gain insights into the historical context of solar exploration, from the Helios Project to modern missions. Understand the importance of these missions in advancing our understanding of the Sun, solar wind, and their effects on Earth. Engage with discussions on recent accomplishments, opportunities for involvement, and the future of heliophysics research.

Syllabus

Introduction
Mission Portfolio
Solar Wind
Parker Probe
Solar Orbiter
Dr Nikki Fox
Parker Solar Probe Overview
Solar Probe Cup
Span A
Delta IV Heavy
TPS
Recent Accomplishments
Getting Involved
Mission Trailer
Questions
Daniel Muller
What will Solar Orbiter do
Science Objectives
Mission Profile
Flight Model Integration
Solar Rays
Heat Shield
All instrument teams
Science
Solar Orbiter Theme
Heliocentric Earth Geometry
Solar Orbiter Overview
Summary
Mission History
Helios Project
Caltech 1978
NRC CSSP
Dunce Cap
Fire and Ice
Minimum Solar Mission
Real Solar Mission
The Science
The Water Era
Review of geophysics
Disruption

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