RUI: Photometric and Imagining Studies of Wave Propagartion in Four Atmospheric Layers

该项目旨在通过对夜间极微弱的气辉排放的测量和分析，更好地了解高层大气的组成、动力学和能量学。选择了来自不同高层大气过程的四种波长的光，以获取高层大气中四个不同高度的信息。该机构拥有一台八通道天顶光度计(用于四个波长和背景参考)，以及一台适用于在选定的四个波长中的每一个对气辉进行成像的增强型全天相机。将特别重视雪松项目中的合作项目，让参与其中的本科生获得现实的研究体验，并接触到广泛的科学家和科学活动。此外，当地观察点的改善将使本科生有可能定期进行观察项目。

This RUI project is aimed at better understanding the composition, dynamics, and energetics of the upper atmosphere through measurements and analysis of the extremely faint nighttime airglow emissions. Four wavelengths of light arising from different upper atmospheric processes are chosen to obtain information from four different heights in the upper atmosphere. The institution has an eight channel zenith photometer (for the four wavelengths and background reference), and an intensified all-sky camera suitable for imaging the airglow in each of four selected wavelengths. Special emphasis will be given to collaborative projects in the CEDAR program to give the undergraduate students involved a realistic research experience and exposure to a broad range of scientists and scientific activity. In addition, improvement of a local observing site will make possible regular observational programs by undergraduates.