LSO: Lightening and Sprites Observations
Observation of sprites from the International Space Station (ISS)
Launch: Oct. 2001 – Andromede mission (Astronaut Claudie Haignerée)
Longest experiment onboard the ISS, used by numerous missions
Complete imaging system (2 micro-cameras, mechanics with filter holding, high-speed interface, power supply to the ISS, dedicated software)
Below:
LSO Imaging System in operation on-board the ISS (courtesy CEA)
Images of sprites obtained with LSO (credits CEA)
