The high latitude plasma structure campaigns (HLPS) are aimed at the understanding of the general morphology of ionization structures that are observed in the high latitude polar cap thermosphere. Many of the different phenomena that are studied are solar cycle dependent with some of the key processes apparent only at solar maximum. Since the next few years are at the peak of one of the largest solar activity cycles a unique opportunity exists to study these phenomena with extensive coordinated observations at many different polar locations with many different diagnostic instruments. This proposed project will enable scientists to take full advantage of two recently installed modern digital ionosondes (Digisonde) at two remote locations in Greenland during HLPS campaigns in 1990 and 1991.

Agency
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Institute
Division of Atmospheric and Geospace Sciences (AGS)
Application #
9000430
Program Officer
Sunanda Basu
Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
1990-04-01
Budget End
1992-08-31
Support Year
Fiscal Year
1990
Total Cost
$57,669
Indirect Cost
Name
University of Massachusetts Lowell
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
Lowell
State
MA
Country
United States
Zip Code
01854