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... FUTURE PLANS AND OPPORTUNITIES In Situ Observations The major task ahead in our studies of naturally occurring space plasmas is to obtain the information necessary to understand and elucidate processes that control their physical behavior. This will require the use of sophisticated, multispacecraft missions containing the latest technology in direct and remote sensing instrumentation.
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From page 113...
... However, many, if not most, of the major outstanding questions in space plasma physics require sophisticated and coordinated multiple satellite missions to provide the much needed ability to distinguish between spatial and temporal changes. This is not a new concept.
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From page 114...
... The scientific objectives of SOHO are to study localized plasma structures loops, prominences, holes, flares, mass ejections, and so on in the solar chromosphere, transition region, and corona by spectroscopy and imagery of their electromagnetic emissions at UV and visible wavelengths and, at the same time, to monitor derivative solar wind effects via onboard particle measurements. Additionally, data from instruments that measure fluctuations in solar brightness and coherent, long-wavelength oscillations of the solar disk, so called helioseismology, may shed light on processes occurring in the solar interior.
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From page 115...
... A substantial number of other missions exploring the behavior of space plasmas are now being planned by the U.S. and international scientific communities, with the Solar-Terrestrial Energy Program (STEP)
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  • atmospheric regions
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