Abstract
A medium and high-frequency antenna array for radar and radio imaging of the ionosphere is planned for installation in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico. Science goals include the study of space weather, radio propagation, meteors, lightning, and plasma physics. Radio imaging is ideal for the study of stimulated ionospheric radio emissions, such as those induced by the Arecibo Observatory high-power HF radio transmitter, which is likely to be restored to operation in the near future. The array will be complemented by a wide variety of instruments fielded by collaborators, and will be a rich source of student projects at all levels.
Keywords
Physics
Ionosphere
Transmitter
Radar
Radio wave
Antenna (radio)
Radio frequency
Remote sensing
Radio Science
Radio astronomy
Radio propagation
Space weather
Astronomy
Telecommunications
Computer science
Subject Areas
Radio Astronomy Observations and Technology
·Astronomy and Astrophysics ·Physical Sciences
Ionosphere and magnetosphere dynamics
·Astronomy and Astrophysics ·Physical Sciences
Astrophysics and Cosmic Phenomena
·Nuclear and High Energy Physics ·Physical Sciences
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