One of the basic aims of the CEDAR program is to study the temperature and dynamics of the mesopause and lower thermosphere (MALT) region of the upper atmosphere (80-110km.). One of the primary instruments used in this effort is the Fabry Perot interferometer. With this instrument one can deduce both the temperature of the region and the direction and magnitude of the wind. The main purpose under this award is to assemble a new state-of-the-art system using a solid state imaging detector system. Successful completion of this will allow a substantial enhancement in both the sensitivity and time resolution of the observations. Application of this system will be directed towards the long term acquisition of mid-latitude MALT observations in order to support the development and testing of global circulation models. 3/3/89

Agency
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Institute
Division of Atmospheric and Geospace Sciences (AGS)
Type
Standard Grant (Standard)
Application #
8901007
Program Officer
Valarie Klaas
Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
1989-04-15
Budget End
1990-03-31
Support Year
Fiscal Year
1989
Total Cost
$47,186
Indirect Cost
Name
University of Michigan Ann Arbor
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
Ann Arbor
State
MI
Country
United States
Zip Code
48109