First results from the FIELDS instrument suite on Parker Solar Probe
Abstract
The NASA Parker Solar Probe mission is expected to launch on August 11, 2018 and reach its first perihelion at 35.7 solar radii around November 1, 2018. The FIELDS instrument suite will measure the solar wind magnetic field, DC electric fields, plasma waves, quasi-thermal noise, and radio emissions below 20 MHz. Here we present the status of the FIELDS instrument and an overview of early results from commissioning and, if available, the first perihelion. A set of associated presentations will present details from the various FIELDS subsystems.