Computer Studies of Wave Pheonomena in Space Plasma (Atmospheric Sciences)

哈德逊博士将承担四个研究项目。 第一个涉及 模拟太空中的活动实验。 粒子模拟 包括波束密度梯度，提出了一种算法， 它扩展了一维静电粒子代码， 密度梯度信息。 第二个主题是哨声噪声 在地球等离子层顶附近产生。 一种混合电磁 代码，其中包括磁场梯度效应，将被扩展 包括电子粒子动力学。 目的是比较 等离子体层顶哨声的非线性和对流放大 地区 第三个课题是研究两种硬件技术， 扩展仿真系统的规模。 最后的研究项目 模拟了H ~+ - O ~+等离子体中离子声双层的演化。 这些局部电位跳跃，被认为有助于 极光粒子加速是磁化离子的一个基本特征 声湍流 互动活动将包括教授高级研讨会课程， 空间等离子体实验的模拟和举办空间等离子体实验研讨会 research. 此外，哈德逊博士将组织一系列研讨会 专业的女科学家们将 参加 该项目进一步促进了VPW计划的目标，即（1）提供 为妇女提供在工程和技术领域发展职业生涯的机会 由NSF支持的科学学科和（2）鼓励 妇女追求科学和工程事业， * 提高妇女科学家和工程师的知名度， 行业、政府和学术机构。 通过鼓励 妇女参与科学，这是一项宝贵的投资， 国家未来的科学活力。

Dr. Hudson will undertake four research projects. The first involves simulations of active experiments in space. Particle simulations including beam density gradients are proposed, using an algorithm which extends a one dimensional electrostatic particle code to retain density gradient information. The second topic is whistler noise generation near the earth's plasmapause. A hybrid electromagnetic code, which includes magnetic field gradient effects, will be extended to include electron particle dynamics. The objective is to compare nonlinear and convective amplification of whistlers in the plasmapause region. The third topic is research into two hardware techniques for extending the size of simulation systems. The final research project simulates ion acoustic double layer evolution in an H+ - O+ plasma. These localized potential jumps, which are thought to contribute to auroral particle acceleration, are a basic feature of magnetized ion acoustic turbulence. Interactive activities will include teaching a senor seminar course in Simulations of Space Plasma Experiments and giving seminars on her research. Additionally, Dr. Hudson will organize a series of seminars on extraterestrial physics in which professional women scientists will participate. This project furthers VPW program objectives which are (1) to provide opportunities for women to advance their careers in engineering and in the disciplines of science supported by NSF and (2) to encourage women to pursue careers in science and engineering by providing greater visibility for women scientists and engineers employed in industry, government, and academic institutions. By encouraging the participation of women in science, it is a valuable investment in the Nation's future scientific vitality.