| Investigation | Typical Jovian encounter objectives |
|---|---|
| Imaging science | High-resolution reconnaissance over large phase angles; atmospheric dynamics; geologic structure of satellites |
| Infrared radiation | Atmospheric composition, thermal structure and dynamics; satellite surface composition and thermal properties |
| Photopolarimetry | Atmospheric aerosols; satellite surface texture and sodium cloud |
| Radio science | Atmospheric and ionospheric structure, constituents, and dynamics |
| Ultraviolet spectroscopy | Upper atmospheric composition and structure; auroral processes; distribution of ions and neutral atoms in the Jovian system |
| Magnetic fields | Planetary magnetic field; magnetospheric structure; Io flux tube currents |
| Plasma particles | Magnetospheric ion and electron distribution; solar wind interaction with Jupiter; ions from satellites |
| Plasma waves | Plasma electron densities; wave-particle interactions; low-frequency wave emissions |
| Planetary radio astronomy | Polarization and spectra of radio frequency emissions; Io radio modulation process; plasma densities |
| Low-energy charged particles | Distribution, composition, and flow of energetic ions and electrons; satellite-energetic particle interactions |
| Cosmic ray particles | Distribution, composition, and flow of high-energy trapped nuclei; energetic electron spectra |
A computer-generated mosaic of Voyager 1 pictures showing Jupiter from directly above the north pole. This view shows features to about 20 degrees south latitude. The black area at the pole results from missing information.
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
California Institute of Technology
Pasadena, California
JPL 400-24 7/79