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CHAMP (Challenging Mini-Satellite Payload for Geo-scientific Research and Applications program) will perform the following three tasks: 1) Mapping of the Earth's global long to medium wavelength gravity field and temporal variations with applications in the geophysics, geodesy and oceanography; 2) Mapping of the Earth's global magnetic field and temporal variations with applications in geophysics and solar terrestrial physics; 3) Atmosphere/ionosphere sounding with applications in global climate studies, weather forecasting, disaster research and navigation. This is a cooperative project with Germany. Energy forecasting and water management. LAUNCH: Launched: July 15, 2000 Launch Site: Plesetzk, Russia ORBIT: Altitude: 450 km and circular Non-Sun-Synchronous VITAL STATISTICS: Weight: 500 kg Power: 167 watts Design Life: 5 years INSTRUMENTS: LRR (Laser Retro Reflector) OVM (Overhauser Magnetometer) and the FGM (Fluxgate Magnetometer) DIDM (Digital Ion Drift Meter) ACC (Accelerometer) GPS (Global Positioning System) Receiver For more information on CHAMP, see "http://op.gfz-potsdam.de/champ/" For more information on the Earth Science Enterprise, see "http://earth.nasa.gov/"
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