Opportunity at Air Force Research Laboratory AFRL
Plasma Spacecraft Interactions
Location
Space Vehicles Directorate, RV/Space and Planetary Sciences
opportunity |
location |
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13.40.01.B0183 |
Kirtland Air Force Base, NM 871175776 |
Advisers
name |
email |
phone |
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David L. Cooke |
david.cooke@spaceforce.mil |
505.846.6150 |
Description
We conduct studies of spacecraft-space plasma interactions and space plasma physics that include theory, space and laboratory experiments, data analysis, and computer modeling. Possible research topics include momentum coupling in magnetized plasmas; critical velocity ionization phenomenon; ionization and discharge processes; neutral and ionized gas interactions with ambient medium, high-voltage systems; and natural and induced spacecraft charging. We maintain facilities for computing and scientific visualization, supercomputer access, and multiple vacuum chambers with space plasma simulation capability.
Keywords:
Spacecraft atmospheres; Space plasmas; Ions and ionization processes;
Eligibility
Citizenship:
Open to U.S. citizens
Level:
Open to Postdoctoral and Senior applicants
Stipend
Base Stipend |
Travel Allotment |
Supplementation |
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$76,542.00 |
$4,000.00 |
$3,000 Supplement for Doctorates in Engineering & Computer Science |
Experience Supplement:
Postdoctoral and Senior Associates will receive an appropriately higher stipend based on the number of years of experience past their PhD.
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