Equatorial Plasma Bubbles over Manila
Abstract
This proposal calls for studying the dynamics of equatorial ionosphere at 120E longitude, between Taiwan and the Philippines. The s tudy will focus on observing the formation of Equatorial Plasma Depletions, which lead to ionosphere plasma structuring and causes s cintillation of radio waves passing through this region of the ionosphere. Scintillation adversely affects the performance of trans -ionospheric radio communications and navigation, and changes the propagation of High Frequency radio waves. Better measurements of the equatorial ionosphere can improve the numerical modeling of this region of the ionosphere, possibly leading to a predictive capa bility. This is a cooperative international research project including National Central University in Taiwan and Manila Observatory in the Philippines.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Sep 07, 2021
- Source ID
- N000142112826
Entities
People
- Justin Mabie
Organizations
- Office of Naval Research
- Regents of the University of Colorado
- United States Navy