ACE SWEPAM: Solar Wind Plasma Moments, 1 Hour Data

ACE Solar Wind Electron, Proton, and Alpha Monitor (SWEPAM) Plasma Moments, Level 2 (H2), 1 h Data contains measurements from the ACE satellite instrument. The dataset is produced by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and is intended for serious scientific study. The data product was last updated on March 13, 2026.

Use Cases

• Model solar wind propagation based on plasma moment measurements.
• Study correlations between electron, proton, and alpha particle fluxes.
• Validate theoretical plasma models based on ACE satellite observations.

Strengths

• Data is designated as Level 2 quality, indicating it is processed for scientific use.
• The ACE team has worked to ensure the data are free from errors.
• Data is sourced from a dedicated NASA satellite instrument.

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Users are strongly advised to consult the ACE team before publishing derived work.

Provenance

Source

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Collection Method

Measurements from the ACE Solar Wind Electron Proton Alpha Monitor (SWEPAM) instrument.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-03-13 04:39:53.981274; freshness should be verified.