Match the Aditya-L1 mission payloads with their corresponding measurement objectives:
Which of the following matchings is correct?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
Correct Answer:
1 → Corona imaging, 2 → UV imaging, 3 → X-rays, 4 → Solar wind (particles)
Explanation:
The Aditya-L1 mission is India’s first dedicated solar observatory mission designed to study different layers and phenomena of the Sun using specialized payloads.
• VELC (Visible Emission Line Coronagraph) is used for corona imaging, observing the Sun’s outer atmosphere.
• SUIT (Solar Ultraviolet Imaging Telescope) performs UV imaging of the Sun.
• SoLEXS (Solar Low Energy X-ray Spectrometer) studies solar X-ray emissions (X-ray spectroscopy).
• ASPEX (Aditya Solar wind Particle Experiment) measures solar wind and energetic particles emitted by the Sun.
Key Points:
• VELC → Corona imaging
• SUIT → UV imaging
• SoLEXS → X-ray spectroscopy
• ASPEX → Solar wind and particles
• Aditya-L1 studies the Sun’s corona and space weather phenomena
Additional Facts:
• Aditya-L1 is placed at the Lagrange Point 1 (L1) for continuous solar observation.
• It helps in understanding space weather and solar storms affecting Earth.
• The mission improves forecasting of solar radiation events.
Important Questions:
Q1: What does VELC study?
Ans: The Sun’s corona.
Q2: What is the function of SUIT?
Ans: UV imaging of the Sun.
Q3: What does ASPEX measure?
Ans: Solar wind and energetic particles.