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Research article
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06 Oct 2016
Research article |
| 06 Oct 2016
Auroral meridian scanning photometer calibration using Jupiter
Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Craig Unick
Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Fokke Creutzberg
Natural Resources Canada, Geological Survey, Geomagnetism Laboratory, Natural Resources Canada Geomagnetism Laboratory, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Greg Baker
Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Eric Davis
Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Eric F. Donovan
Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Martin Connors
Department of Physics and Astronomy, Athabasca University, Alberta, Canada
Cody Wilson
Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Jarrett Little
Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada
M. Greffen
Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Neil McGuffin
Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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Short summary
In order to compare auroral observations, it is necessary to ensure that all instruments are properly calibrated. This can be difficult to achieve with different instruments operated for extended intervals at remote field sites under harsh conditions. Astronomical sources can be used for independent absolute calibration procedures. Under ideal conditions Jupiter is an excellent source, as it can provide more light than the brightest star. We use Jupiter to calibrate an auroral MSP network.
In order to compare auroral observations, it is necessary to ensure that all instruments are...
