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Instrument: SXI : SOLAR X-RAY IMAGER |
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Associated Platforms GOES-14 GOES-13 GOES-12 Spectral/Frequency Information Wavelength Keyword: X-Ray Spectral/Frequency Coverage/Range: 6 to 20 Å Related Data Sets View all records related to this instrument Description Source: NASA GOES Project, http://goespoes.gsfc.nasa.gov/goes/instruments/sxi.html ] The Solar X-Ray Imager (SXI) is essentially a small telescope that is used to monitor solar conditions and activity. Every minute the SXI captures an image of the sun's atmosphere in X-rays, providing space weather forecasters with the necessary information in order to determine when to issue forecasts and alerts of conditions that may harm space and ground systems. Online Resources http://goespoes.gsfc.nasa.gov/goes/instruments/sxi.html http://sxi.ngdc.noaa.gov/ http://www.osd.noaa.gov/GOES/goes_o.htm Instrument Logistics Instrument Owner: USA/NASA USA/NOAA |
