The Use of GPS/MET Data for Ionospheric Studies

Abstract

Limb sounding of Earth's ionosphere offers a new observation technique for the global ionosphere from low earth orbit (LEO). The GPS/MET proof-of-concept experiment has been successful and several follow-on missions are currently planned. This technology promises to play an important role in realizing the goals of the US Space Weather Program. We are developing techniques to derive global high-resolution 4-D ionospheric electron density fields close to real-time. This may lead to improvements in short-term Space Weather prediction.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 30, 1997
Accession Number
ADA628374

Entities

People

  • Christian Rocken

Organizations

  • University Corporation for Atmospheric Research

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Algorithms
  • Assimilation
  • Data Analysis
  • Earth Orbits
  • Electron Density
  • Electrons
  • Grids
  • High Resolution
  • Ionosondes
  • Ionosphere
  • Ionospheric Scintillation
  • Jet Propulsion
  • Low Earth Orbits
  • Military Research
  • Remote Sensing
  • Space Weather
  • Standards

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Space Exploration and Orbital Mechanics.
  • Space/Atmospheric Physics.

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics
  • Space