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The ISRO on Friday said that the Plasma Analyser Package for Aditya (PAPA) payload onboard the Aditya-L1 has been operational and performing nominally.
Its advanced sensors have successfully detected the impact of coronal mass ejections (CMEs) including those that occurred during February 10-11, 2024.
What is Plasma Analyser Package for Aditya
The Plasma Analyser Package for Aditya (PAPA) is a scientific instrument onboard the Aditya-L1 spacecraft,
Aditya L1 ,India's first mission dedicated to studying the Sun.
It is Launched in November 2023, Aditya-L1 is positioned in a halo orbit around the L1 Lagrange point, offering a continuous and unobstructed view of the Sun.
PAPA's primary function is to analyze the solar wind, a stream of charged particles (mainly protons and electrons) constantly flowing outwards from the Sun's corona.
Composition of the solar wind: PAPA can identify and measure the abundance of different elements present in the solar wind, providing valuable information about the Sun's composition and the processes occurring within its corona.
Energy distribution of particles: PAPA measures the energy of the charged particles in the solar wind, helping scientists understand the processes that accelerate these particles to high speeds.
Dynamics of the solar wind: By studying the variations in the composition and energy of the solar wind over time, PAPA can provide insights
into the dynamic processes occurring in the Sun's atmosphere.
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