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7.8.1 Magnetometer

Consisting of both high and low field components, this instrument will provide researchers with interplanetary magnetic field data. It will also further the understanding of Jupiter's magnetic field while orbiting in the Jovian system, as well as that of Europa. The magnetometer boom will project out from the side of the OOM.