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ESA's PROBA2: Advancing Space Technology with SWAP and LYRA Instruments

The PROBA2 satellite is a key player in Belgium's space segment, featuring advanced instruments such as the Dual Segmented Langmuir Probe (DSLP), Thermal Plasma Measurement Unit (TMPU), and Lyman Alpha Radiometer (LYRA). Launched on November 2, 2009, into a sun-synchronous orbit, it has provided invaluable data for solar observation, including the 250,000th SWAP image in February 2011. As the mission explores new avenues and prepares for future opportunities, including guest investigator grants, it continues to push the boundaries of solar science and technology.

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ESA's PROBA2: Advancing Space Technology with SWAP and LYRA Instruments

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  1. SWAP and LYRA onboard PROBA2 RWC Belgium’s space segment

  2. ESA technology demonstration satellite Dual Segmented Langmuir Probe (DSLP) Thermal lasma Measurement Unit (TMPU) Lyman alpha radiometer (LYRA) SUN WATCHER USING APS AND IMAGE PROCESSING (SWAP)

  3. Timeline • 2009 Nov 2: Launch in sun-synchronous orbit at 725km height. Eclipse season from Dec-Jan. • 2010 March: Nominal Operations • 2011 Feb: 250 000th SWAP image • 2011 March: release of calibrated LYRA data products • 2012 Dec 31: End current mission funding • Later: Transition to ESA SSA is being explored

  4. http://proba2.sidc.be Real time Flare curves Calibrated FITS files Daily coronal movies

  5. Upcoming derived products Automated identification of regions with enhanced dynamics. Draft version at http://sidc.be/SOTERIA/FLARE/html/flaretool.html

  6. Contact us • Open call for PROBA2 Guest Investigator Grants • PROBA2 Splinter meeting in Kiel end of July • LYRA: marie.dominique@sidc.beSWAP: david.berghmans@sidc.be

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