RAP opportunity at Air Force Science and Technology Fellowship Program AF STFP
Dynamics of Ionospheric and Mesospheric Optical Emissions
Location
US Air Force Academy, Laser and Optics Research Center
opportunity |
location |
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13.04.02.B5798 |
US Air Force Academy, CO 808406200 |
Advisers
name |
email |
phone |
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Matthew G. McHarg |
matthew.mcharg@afacademy.af.edu |
719.333.2460 |
Description
We are interested in understanding how the dynamics of the mesosphere and ionosphere can be remotely measured using various optical techniques. We use both ground- and space-based observations of these regions, which are difficult to study in situ. Our ground-based observations use a variety of high-speed camera and multi-anode photometers to investigate high-speed optical fluctuations associated with the aurora and sprites. Space-based observations of the aurora and airglow use data from the Global Ultra Violet Imager to establish the average energy and energy flux of incoming auroral precipitation, as well as to determine the plasma density in the equatorial ionosphere. We hope to gain a better understanding of the different time and spatial scales, which may be important in the understanding and ability to model the coupled ionosphere, mesosphere system.
key words
Aurora; Wave particle interaction; Optical observations; Sprites; Ionosphere; High speed; Energy; Mesosphere; Dynamics;
Eligibility
Citizenship:
Open to U.S. citizens
Level:
Open to Postdoctoral and Senior applicants
Stipend
Base Stipend |
Travel Allotment |
Supplementation |
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$95,000.00 |
$5,000.00 |
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Experience Supplement
Postdoctoral and Senior awardees will receive an appropriately higher stipend based on the number of years of experience past their PhD.
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Additional Benefits
Relocation
Awardees who reside more than 50 miles from their host laboratory and remain on tenure for at least six months are eligible for paid relocation to within the vicinity of their host laboratory.
Health insurance
A group health insurance program is available to awardees and their qualifying dependents in the United States.