Continuing Theoretical Studies of Dynamical Processes in the Ionosphere

理解与地球周围电离层相关的动力学和能量学需要综合观测和理论计算的复杂模型的发展。这个项目是对等离子体传输过程对电离层和热层影响的理论研究的延续。研究的重点是发展数值模式，以支持国家和国际观测计划。这项工作的大部分将涉及利用分布在全球各地的气象站同时获得的数据，将观测结果与模式输出进行直接比较。

Understand the dynamics and energetics associated with the ionosphere surrounding the earth requires the development of sophisticated models that synthesize observations and theoretical calculations. This program is a continuation of theoretical studies of the effects that plasma transport processes have on the ionosphere and thermosphere. The focus on the research is the development of numerical models in support of national and international observational programs. Much of this work will involve direct comparison of observations with the model output using simultaneous data acquired from stations distributed around the globe.