... the instruments . ... MOx Main santific objetives: In the beginning of the chapter . ... Meteorology Instrument System (MIS) inluding temperature sensors, an absolute pressure sensor, a relative humidity sensor, an optical depth sensor and an ion anemometr; . ... Contact person: V.Linkin (PI) , linkin@mx.iki.rssi.ru . ... The instrument's sensor headm is comprised of eight sensor cell assemblies, four of which are designed to contact the soil and four that will be exposed to the atmosphere. ...

... Ranger 8 was designed to achieve a lunar impact trajectory and to transmit high-resolution photographs of the lunar surface during the final minutes of flight. The spacecraft carried six television cameras, an optical earth sensor and high-gain antenna for optimum communications, and solar panels to provide power, as well as additional engineering equipment. ... Sufficient video bandwidth was provided to allow for rapid framing sequences of both narrow- and wide-angle television pictures. ...