Authors: Michael Terres (Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory), Michael Stevens (Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory), Kristoff Paulson (Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory)

Turbulence serves as a mechanism for transferring energy from waves to ion populations. Parker Solar Probe’s mission to explore the vicinity of the Sun presents a unique opportunity to investigate the diverse kinetic processes in the upper corona and solar wind. This work delves into the varied operation modes of the Solar Probe Cup and the analytical tools that facilitate probing into sub-ion scales.