Collaborative Research: RUI: Studies of Magnetosphere-Ionosphere Coupling and Space Weather Using the Magnetometer Array for Cusp and Cleft Studies (MACCS)

Investigator(s):

Mark Engebretson (PI) ; Viacheslav Pilipenko (Co-PI)

Sponsor:

Augsburg College, MN 55454 6123301000

Start Date/Expiration Date

2003-05-15 to 2006-04-30 (amended 2005-03-16)

Awarded Amount to Date:

$389,592

Abstract: This project will operate the Magnetometer Array for Cusp and Cleft Studies (MACCS). These magnetometers provide important infrastructure for studying ionospheric currents at high altitudes where energy is coupled to the ionosphere from the magnetosphere and solar wind. In addition to the continued operation of the MACCS magnetometers, this project will enhance the system by providing for satellite-based communications from the magnetometer sites to the Augsburg College computer system where the preliminary data processing is done. A web site will also be maintained to provide free access to the data to the space physics community. Research topics that will be undertaken include studies of the response of ionospheric convection to changes in the interplanetary magnetic field (IMF), traveling convection vortices, and a variety of Ultra-Low-Frequency (ULF) wave and pulsation phenomena.

NSF Org:

ATM - Division of Atmospheric Sciences

Award Number:

0305483

Award Instrument:

Continuing grant

Program Manager:

Kile B. Baker
ATM Division of Atmospheric Sciences
GEO Directorate for Geosciences

NSF Program(s):

MAGNETOSPHERIC PHYSICS

Field Application(s):

Space

Program Reference Code(s):

RES IN UNDERGRAD INST-RESEARCH, 9229
UNASSIGNED, 0000

Program Element Code(s):

5750