CEDAR: An Intensive Solar Minimum Study of the Mid-Latitude Ionosphere

这是一个开展称为CARMEN的实验活动的项目，目的是研究加勒比地区的电离层结构和动态。 这项为期15至18个月的密集研究将使用在波多黎各阿雷西博的光学和雷达仪器获得的数据，以及在阿根廷共轭点的数字电离层探测仪。 地球电离层的特点是各种风暴般的过程，导致一个非常结构化的介质。 这些结构严重影响无线电信号从卫星到地面的传播，并可能干扰民用和军用通信和定位系统。 这项研究的最终目标是了解在太阳活动极小期导致电离层不规则性的过程。 来自许多不同机构的合作者将参加这一运动，康奈尔大学和位于马亚圭斯的波多黎各大学的学生将得到支持。

This is a project to conduct an experimental campaign called CARMEN to study ionospheric structure and dynamics in the Caribbean. This 15 to 18 month long intensive study will use data obtained with optical and radar instruments at Arecibo, Puerto Rico, in addition to a digital ionosonde at the conjugate point in Argentina. The earth s ionosphere is characterized by a variety of storm-like processes that result in a very structured medium. These structures severely affect the propagation of radio signals from satellites to the ground and can disrupt civilian and military communications and positioning systems. The ultimate goal of this study is to understand the processes that lead to ionospheric irregularities during solar minimum conditions. Collaborators from many different institutions will participate in the campaign and students will be supported at both Cornell and the University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez.