The AFROS Satellites: Data Basis and Integrated Analysis

With the two aeronomy satellites AEROS-A and B simultaneous observations of the main upper atmospheric and ionospheric parameters as well as of the solar ionizing radiation were conducted. The data basis is described with respect to orbit parameters, performance criteria of the spacecraft and experiments, and the time coverage of the various parameters measured. An outline is given on the various aspects and the major results of data analysis which is performed on an integrated scale.