Supports research on the magnetized plasma envelope of the outer atmosphere.
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 origen of geomagnetic storms and substorms; the population by solar and ionospheric sources; the origen 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
Chia-Lin Huang
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chihuang@nsf.gov | (703) 292-7544 | GEO/AGS |
Lisa M. Winter
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lwinter@nsf.gov | (703) 292-8519 | GEO/AGS |