Originally named the Radiation Belt Storm Probes (RBSP), the mission was re-named the Van Allen Probes, following successful launch and commissioning. For simplicity and continuity, the RBSP short-form has been retained for existing documentation, file naming, and data product identification purposes. The RBSPICE investigation including the RBSPICE Instrument SOC maintains compliance with requirements levied in all applicable mission control documents.
re3data.org: Radiation Belt Storm Probes Ion Composition Experiment;
editing status 2024-03-05;
re3data.org - Registry of Research Data Repositories. http://doi.org/10.17616/R31NJMER
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