Science goals for a high-frequency radar and radio imaging array

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Isham B., Bullett T., Gustavsson B., Polisensky E., Brum C., Fallen C., ...More

Frontiers in Astronomy and Space Sciences, vol.10, 2023 (SCI-Expanded) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 10
  • Publication Date: 2023
  • Doi Number: 10.3389/fspas.2023.1064368
  • Journal Name: Frontiers in Astronomy and Space Sciences
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Keywords: Arecibo Observatory, high frequency radio and radar imaging, orbital angular momentum, plasma irregularities and turbulence, radio scattering and polarization, solar radar, space weather, stimulated electromagnetic emissions
  • Yıldız Technical University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

A medium and high-frequency antenna array for radar and radio imaging of the ionosphere is planned for installation in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico. Science goals include the study of space weather, radio propagation, meteors, lightning, and plasma physics. Radio imaging is ideal for the study of stimulated ionospheric radio emissions, such as those induced by the Arecibo Observatory high-power HF radio transmitter, which is likely to be restored to operation in the near future. The array will be complemented by a wide variety of instruments fielded by collaborators, and will be a rich source of student projects at all levels.