Science goals for a high-frequency radar and radio imaging array

[摘要] 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.

[发布日期] 2023-08-01

[关键词] space weather;plasma irregularities and turbulence;stimulated electromagnetic emissions;high frequency radio and radar imaging;radio scattering and polarization;orbital angular momentum;solar radar;Arecibo Observatory