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36.342 NS WINEBARGER/NASA-MSFC Hi-C 2.1
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The goal for Hi-C 2.1 was to look for connection between chromospheric and coronal heating. Specifically, it was Hi-C 2.1’s goal to answer if there are coronal counterparts to type II spicules and the connection between coronal, transition region, and chromopsheric heating in active region cores.
The Principal Investigator was Dr. Winebarger/NASA Marshall Space Flight Center.
The Black Brant 9 is a two stage sounding rocket with a Terrier first stage and Black Brant second stage. The Black Brant 9 can reach altitudes of about 600 km. Payloads weighing from 400 to 1200 pounds can be flown.
The Hi-C mission was launched from White Sands Missile Range, NM on May 29, 2018.
Photos are not available.