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[PEM12-21] Statistical Comparisons of Spin-Averaged Electron Flux from ARASE and Van Allen Probes Instruments
Following the end of the Van Allen Probes mission, the ARASE satellite offers a unique opportunity to continue in-situ radiation belt particle measurements into the next solar cycle. In this study we compare spin-averaged flux measurements from the MEPe, HEP-L, HEP-H, and XEP-SSD instruments on ARASE with those from the MagEIS and REPT instruments on the Van Allen Probes, calculating Pearson R and the mean ratio of fluxes at L* conjunctions between the spacecraft. ARASE and Van Allen Probes measurements show a close agreement over a wide range of energies, observing a similar general evolution of electron flux, as well as average, peak, and minimum values. Measurements from the two missions agree especially well in the 3.5<L*<4.5 range where ARASE is at similar magnetic latitudes as the Van Allen Probes. ARASE tends to record higher flux <670 keV with longer decay times after flux enhancements, particularly for L*<3.5 . Conversely, for energies >1.4 MeV, ARASE flux measurements are generally lower than those of Van Allen Probes, especially for L*>4.5 . The Person R values show that the >1.4 MeV flux from both missions are well correlated and thus, although flux magnitudes differ, all spacecraft observe a similar general evolution. However, the correlation decreases as L* increases due to ARASE measuring at magnetic latitudes outside Van Allen Probes orbits for L*>4.5. We perform a preliminary intercalibration between the two missions using the mean ratio of the fluxes as an energy- and L*- dependent correction factor. The correction factor significantly improves agreement between the fluxes above 1.4 MeV.