Supports research on the magnetized plasma envelope of the outer atmosphere.
Synopsis
Supports research on the magnetized plasma envelope of the outer atmosphere, including energization by the solar wind; the origin of geomagnetic storms and substorms; the population by solar and ionospheric sources; the origin of electric fields; the coupling among the magnetosphere, ionosphere, and atmosphere; and waves and instabilities in the natural plasma. Also supported are ground-based observational programs at high latitudes and laboratory experiments applicable to the geospace environment. Theoretical research programs may include numerical simulations using a variety of MHD, hybrid and particle codes. The analysis of data from all sources, whether ground-based or from spacecraft, is also supported.
Program contacts
| Name | Phone | Organization | |
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Chia-Lin Huang
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chihuang@nsf.gov | (703) 292-7544 | GEO/AGS |
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Lisa M. Winter
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lwinter@nsf.gov | (703) 292-8519 | GEO/AGS |