HPCA Datasets

Hot Plasma Composition Analyzer (HPCA)
The Hot Plasma Composition Analyzer (HPCA) measures the composition-resolved velocity-space distribution of ions from 1 eV to 40 keV with time resolution of 10 – 15 seconds (Young et al., 2014). There is one HPCA per MMS spacecraft.

For questions about the technical details of HPCA or its data products, contact the HPCA Lead Co-I: Dr. S. A. Fuselier, SwRIC
Version Release Notes
HPCA Level-2 Version Release Notes

Version Mode Release Date Notes
1.0.* SRVY September 1, 2015 Initial Public Release
2.0.* SRVY February 25, 2016
HPCA Data Variables
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Level-2 Ion Beam Current and Energy

File Name Pattern:
Sensor Data Mode Variable Name Units Comments
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