VG1 PRA: Voyager 1 Saturn Encounter Low-Frequency Radio Data

Voyager 1's Planetary Radio Astronomy instrument captured low-frequency radio emissions during the Saturn encounter. The data covers an extended observation period from June 5 to September 28, 1981, as the instrument can detect phenomena at greater ranges than other experiments. This calibrated high-resolution data was produced by NASA.

Use Cases

• Analyzing temporal patterns of Saturn's radio emissions based on the extended encounter period.
• Studying low-frequency planetary radio wave phenomena based on the PRA instrument's capabilities.
• Correlating radio data with other Voyager instrument readings based on the variable encounter timeline.

Strengths

• Data covers a specific, defined encounter phase from 1981-06-05 to 1981-09-28.
• Instrument is noted for observing phenomena at larger ranges than other experiments.
• Data is described as calibrated and high-resolution.

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Row count and file size are unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.

Provenance

Source

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Collection Method

Acquired by the Voyager-1 Planetary Radio Astronomy (PRA) instrument.

Time Range

1981-06 05 to 1981-09-28

Freshness

Last updated 2026-03-13 05:32:06.690931; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Saturn encounter region (space).