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 National Science
Foundation Award #9118838 |
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Antarctic Auroral Imaging
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| Investigator(s): |
Stephen Mende (PI)
; Richard Rairden (Co-PI)
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| Sponsor: |
Lockheed Missiles and Space Company Inc, CA 94304
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| Start Date/Expiration Date |
1992-06-01 to 1996-05-31 (amended 1996-05-22) |
| Awarded Amount to Date: |
$277,624 |
| Abstract: This project uses a two wavelength (4278 and 6300 A) intensified optical all sky imager which was especially developed for this project to make digital and video images of the aurora above South Pole Station. The objective is to investigate the electrodynamics of the polar cap and cleft regions by making measurements of the auroral precipitation patterns and interpret the results in terms coordinated observations of magnetic, radio wave absorption images and high frequency coherent scatter radar measurements. It is hoped that understanding can be gained about the source regions and energization mechanisms of auroral particles and other forms of energy inputs into the high latitude atmosphere. The Lockheed Space Sciences Laboratory is uniquely qualified to make these measurements. |
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| NSF Org: |
OPP - Office of Polar Programs |
| Award Number: |
9118838 |
| Award Instrument: |
Continuing grant |
| Program Manager: |
John T. Lynch
OPP Office of Polar Programs
O/D OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR
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| NSF Program(s): |
ANTARCTIC AERONOMY & ASTROPHYS, ANTARCTIC AERONOMY & ASTROPHYS
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| Field Application(s): |
Atmospheric Sciences, Polar Programs-Related |
| Program Reference Code(s): |
SOLAR INFLUENCES, 1323
UNASSIGNED, 0000 |
| Program Element Code(s): |
5115
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