UVS
UVS

UVS Concept Drawing

UVS Concept Drawing

Changes from heritage instruments (LRO-LAMP, NH-Alice, and R-Alice):

  • Scan mirror added for aurora viewing during GRAV science orbits
  • Detector upgraded to XDL for higher count rates
  • Everything possible moved into the spacecraft vault for protection from radiation
  • Ta shielding surrounds detector and detector electronics