A Proposal to Establish a Preliminary AOES Element on Maui for Determining the Source of Wave Disturbances in the Mesophere

Abstract

Under this grant we have demonstrated that AEOS(*) can be an important new observatory using all-sky imagers and a giant lidar as tools for middle atmospheric studies. Cornell University has invested in the all-sky imager, which has yielded valuable contributions to aeronomy (a total of 5 publications thus far). Three Cornell students have already visited the Maui site, taking airglow data and testing the ability to operate the camera remotely, and several images have been published from that work. In addition, we have designed and carried out a unique set of experiments using the sister facility to the Maui Observatory: the Starfire Optical Range. Working with other upper atmospheric researchers, we have re-opened research into one of nature's most intriguing and least understood phenomena: long-lasting chemiluminescent meteor trails. This experience will be invaluable as the Maui-MLT initiative continues.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 30, 2000
Accession Number
ADA388187

Entities

People

  • Michael C. Kelley

Organizations

  • Cornell University College of Engineering

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Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aeronomy
  • Air Force
  • Airglow
  • Atmospheres
  • Atmospheric Sciences
  • Buildings And Structures
  • Cameras
  • Chemical Reactions
  • Digital Signal Processing
  • Ionospheric Disturbances
  • Mesosphere
  • Observation
  • Observatories
  • Puerto Rico
  • Signal Processing
  • Space Weather
  • Students

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  • Image Processing and Computer Vision.
  • Space/Atmospheric Physics.
  • Systems Analysis and Design