Simulating ionograms by compounding optically observed plasma clouds with ionospheric modelling technology

Luke Selzer, Natasha Jackson-Booth, Joseph Reid, Richard Penney, Todd Pedersen, Ronald Caton, Paul Cannon, Matthew Angling, Keith Groves, Richard Parris, Yi Jiun Su, Gemma Attrill

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Abstract

Artificial Ionospheric Modification (AIM) can occur through deliberate or incidental injections of aerosols, chemicals or radio (RF) signals into the ionosphere. The Metal Oxide Space Clouds (MOSC) experiment was undertaken in April/May 2013 to investigate chemical AIM. Two sounding rockets were launched from Kwajalein Atoll and each released a cloud of vaporized samarium (Sm). The samarium created a localized plasma cloud that formed an additional ionospheric layer. The effects were measured by a wide range of ground based instrumentation, including optical and HF.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2015 1st URSI Atlantic Radio Science Conference, URSI AT-RASC 2015
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
ISBN (Electronic)9789090086286
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 21 Oct 2015
Event1st URSI Atlantic Radio Science Conference, URSI AT-RASC 2015 - Gran Canaria, Spain
Duration: 16 May 201524 May 2015

Conference

Conference1st URSI Atlantic Radio Science Conference, URSI AT-RASC 2015
Country/TerritorySpain
CityGran Canaria
Period16/05/1524/05/15

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Communication
  • Computer Networks and Communications

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