CEDAR-TIMED: Joint Observations and Studies of the Effects of Geomagnetic Storms

研究人员将利用一套协调的地面和TIMED卫星观测数据，在100至150公里高度区域研究地磁暴对低热层的影响。 计划在关键的高层大气设施进行中性风和温度的地面观测。 这项研究将以一个特殊的警报系统为基础，该系统将使所有非相干散射雷达和相关仪器在地磁暴间隔期间都能工作。 在磁暴期间从TIMED卫星上选择数据集将为调查磁暴影响提供所需的数据基础。 纳入大气环流和电动力学建模工作将加强对全球范围低热层结构和动态的全面了解。

ATM0000958absThe investigators will study geomagnetic storm influences on the lower thermosphere using a coordinated set of ground-based and TIMED satellite observations in the 100 to 150 km altitude region. The ground-based observations of neutral winds and temperatures are planned at key upper atmosphere facilities. The study will be based on a special alert system that will enable all the incoherent scatter radars and associated instrumentation to operate during geomagnetic storm intervals. Selection of data sets from the TIMED satellite during magnetic storms will provide the required data base to investigate storm effects. Inclusion of general circulation and electrodynamic modeling efforts will enhance the overall understanding of the structure and dynamics of the lower thermosphere on a global scale.