USU (Utah State University) Center of Excellence in Theory and Analysis of the Geo-Plasma Environment.
Abstract
The overall goal of the research is to obtain a better understanding of the basic chemical and physical processes operating in the geoplasma environment, including the ionosphere, thermosphere, and magnetosphere. Some of the specific tasks include the following: (1) Studies of ionospheric structure and irregularities; (2) Study the feasibility of developing better operational ionospheric models for the Air Force; (3) Conduct model/data comparisons in order to validate the ionospheric models; (4) Study plasma convection characteristics in the high-latitude ionosphere; (5) Study magnetosphere-ionosphere coupling problems; (6) Construct a thermospheric general circulation model; (7) Develop a 3D, time-dependent model of the outer plasmasphere; (8) Develop a 3D, time-dependent MHD model of the earth's magnetosphere; (9) Conduct satellite drag studies; and (10) Study certain spacecraft-environment interaction problems, including those related to high-voltage power sources, spacecraft outgassing, and spacecraft charging at LEO altitudes.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 30, 1987
- Accession Number
- ADA187687
Entities
People
- Robert W. Schunk
Organizations
- Utah State University