ISEE-2: Solar Wind Plasma Measurements at 60-Second Resolution

Linearly interpolated solar wind plasma data from the ISEE-2 spacecraft at 60-second resolution in GSE coordinates. The dataset was processed for superposed epoch and cross-correlation studies by Dr. J.M. Weygand for Prof. R.L. McPherron under NSF grants. It was last updated on 2026-03 13.

Use Cases

• Conduct superposed epoch analysis based on the processed solar wind time series.
• Perform cross-correlation studies between solar wind parameters and magnetospheric phenomena.
• Model space weather events using the 1-minute resolution plasma data.
• Validate solar wind propagation models with spacecraft-position interpolated measurements.

Strengths

• Data is processed to a consistent 60-second temporal resolution.
• Created for specific NSF-funded studies (GEM Grant ATM 02-1798 and Space Weather Grant ATM 02-08501).
• Coordinates are specified (GSE), providing a standard spatial reference frame.

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• The interpolation method (MATLAB's interp1.m) may introduce specific artifacts.

Provenance

Source

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Collection Method

Processed from the ISEE-2 Fast Plasma Experiment, linearly interpolated using MATLAB.

Time Range

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Freshness

Last updated 2026-03-13 13:41:57.469982; freshness should be verified.

Geography

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