This is a post-doctoral research proposal to simulate radio-meteor echoes and to create a parameterization model of meteor observations. Testing and development of the parameterized model is to be accomplished using observations made at a range of frequencies with the USAF ALTAIR, Piura, Jicamarca, Arecibo, and MU radars. The model is then converted to an automatic reduction system capable of automatically converting observations to the specified meteor properties of mass, density, velocity, composition, and ion-to-neutral ratio. The product is to be made available to researchers using radar techniques to study meteor influx into the atmosphere.

Agency
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Institute
Division of Atmospheric and Geospace Sciences (AGS)
Application #
0611434
Program Officer
Cassandra G. Fesen
Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
2005-10-01
Budget End
2006-12-31
Support Year
Fiscal Year
2006
Total Cost
$43,302
Indirect Cost
Name
Center for Remote Sensing Inc
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
Fairfax
State
VA
Country
United States
Zip Code
22030