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2002-2003
Science Planning Summary
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Aeronomy & Astrophysics
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Dr. Vladimir Papitashvili
Program Manager
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AO-106-S
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NSF/OPP
99-09872
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Station:
South Pole Station
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RPSC POC:
Rob Edwards
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Research Site(s):
South Pole Station
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ELF/VLF waves at the South Pole
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Deploying Team Members:
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No Deployment
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Research Objectives:
The Very Low Frequency (VLF) Research Group at Stanford University investigates the earth's electrical environment, lightning discharges, radiation belts, and the ionized regions of the earth's upper atmosphere known as the ionosphere and magnetosphere. Much of the work involves very low frequency (VLF) electromagnetic waves which are generated by lightning discharges, by radio transmitters and by electrons in the energetic radiation belt. The researchers investigate the generation of these waves and the manner in which they propagate in and are scattered from various regions of the upper atmosphere. VLF waves are diagnostic tools to investigate physical processes in the vicinity of the earth's low and high altitude plasma environment. Instruments record data from a magnetic loop antenna using continuous and synoptic digital recording systems.
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Field Season Overview:
The support contractor's science technician will provide year-round support to the system including changing data tapes, conducting routine instrument checks, and performing monthly calibration on this project's ELF/VLF recording equipment in South Pole Station's Cusp Lab.
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