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2020 IEEE International Conference on Plasma Science (ICOPS)
IEEE International Conference on Plasma Science (ICOPS) is an annual conference coordinated by the Plasma Science and Application Committee (PSAC) of the IEEE Nuclear & Plasma Sciences Society.
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2021 IEEE International Conference on Plasma Science (ICOPS)
IEEE International Conference on Plasma Science (ICOPS) is an annual conference coordinated by the Plasma Science and Application Committee (PSAC) of the IEEE Nuclear & Plasma Sciences Society.
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2018 IEEE International Conference on Plasma Science (ICOPS)
Plasma Science
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2017 IEEE International Conference on Plasma Science (ICOPS)
The International Conference on Plasma Science (ICOPS) is an annual conference coordinatedby the Plasma Science and Application Committee (PSAC) of the IEEE Nuclear & PlasmaSciences Society. The program of the 43rd ICOPS covers both traditional areas of plasmascience and new areas of growth. The conference offers an outstanding forum for scientists andengineers to learn some of the greatest advances in plasma science and technology in recentyears and to discuss future directions.
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2016 IEEE International Conference on Plasma Science (ICOPS)
The International Conference on Plasma Science (ICOPS) is an annual conference coordinated by the Plasma Science and Application Committee (PSAC) of the IEEE Nuclear & Plasma Sciences Society. The program of the 43rd ICOPS covers both traditional areas of plasma science and new areas of growth. The conference offers an outstanding forum for scientists and engineers to learn some of the greatest advances in plasma science and technology in recent years and to discuss future directions.
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2015 IEEE International Conference on Plasma Sciences (ICOPS)
Basic Processes in Fully and Partially Ionized Plasmas; Microwave Generation and Plasma Interactions; Charged Particle Beams and Sources; High Energy Density Plasmas and Applications; Industrial, Commercial, and Medical Plasma Applications; Plasma Diagnostics; Pulsed Power and other Plasma Applications.
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2014 IEEE 41st International Conference on Plasma Sciences (ICOPS) held with 2014 IEEE International Conference on High-Power Particle Beams (BEAMS)
The International Conference on Plasma Science (ICOPS) is an annual conference coordinated by the Plasma Science and Application Committee (PSAC) of the IEEE Nuclear & Plasma Sciences Society. Promote physical understanding of neutral and non-neutral plasma physics, leading towards energy sources and applications.
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2013 IEEE 40th International Conference on Plasma Sciences (ICOPS)
Combined conference of the IEEE International Conference on Plasma Science and the IEEE International Pulsed Power Conference
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2012 IEEE 39th International Conference on Plasma Sciences (ICOPS)
Fully and partially ionized plasmas, microwave-plasma interaction, charged particle beams and sources; high energy density plasmas and applications, industrial and medical applications of plasmas; plasma diagnostics; pulsed power and other plasma applictions
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2011 IEEE 38th International Conference on Plasma Sciences (ICOPS)
The ICOPS is the state of the art plasma science conference that covers all aspects of the general plasma science and its applications in various research fields.
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2010 IEEE 37th International Conference on Plasma Sciences (ICOPS)
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2009 IEEE 36th International Conference on Plasma Sciences (ICOPS)
The conference features an exciting technical program with reports from around the globe about new and innovative developments in the field of pulsed power, plasma science and engineering. Leading researchers gather to explore pulsed power plasmas, basic plasma physics, high-energy-density-plasmas, inertial confinement fusion, magnetic fusion, plasma diagnostics, microwave generation, lighting, micro and nano applications of plasmas, medical applications and plasma processing.
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2008 IEEE 35th International Conference on Plasma Sciences (ICOPS)
The 35th IEEE International Conference on Plasma Science will feature an exciting technical program with reports from around the globe about new and innovative developments in the field of plasma science and engineering: 1. Basic processes in fully and partially ionized plasmas 2. Microwave generation and plasma interactions 3. Charged particle beams and sources 4. High energy density plasmas applications 5. Industrial, commercial and medical plasma applications 6. Plasma diagnostics 7. Pulsed power
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2007 IEEE 34th International Conference on Plasma Science (ICOPS)
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2006 IEEE 33rd International Conference on Plasma Sciences (ICOPS)
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2005 IEEE 32nd International Conference on Plasma Sciences (ICOPS)
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2004 IEEE 31st International Conference on Plasma Sciences (ICOPS)
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2003 IEEE 30th International Conference on Plasma Sciences (ICOPS)
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2002 IEEE 29th International Conference on Plasma Sciences (ICOPS)
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2000 IEEE 27th International Conference on Plasma Sciences (ICOPS)
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1999 IEEE 26th International Conference on Plasma Sciences (ICOPS)
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1998 IEEE 25th International Conference on Plasma Sciences (ICOPS)
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1997 IEEE 24th International Conference on Plasma Sciences (ICOPS)
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1996 IEEE 23rd International Conference on Plasma Sciences (ICOPS)
2020 IEEE International Magnetic Conference (INTERMAG)
INTERMAG is the premier conference on all aspects of applied magnetism and provides a range of oral and poster presentations, invited talks and symposia, a tutorial session, and exhibits reviewing the latest developments in magnetism.
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2021 IEEE International Magnetic Conference (INTERMAG)
Annual conference of the IEEE Magnetics Society gathering between 1500 and 1700 attendees. Conference mostly focused on applications of magnetism especially in the fields of storage, spintronics (MRAM, magnetic logic), magnetic field sensing, biotechnology, biomedical, energy production and energy harvesting, functional magnetic materials
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2018 IEEE International Magnetic Conference (INTERMAG)
Intermag is an international conference that brings the best of the developments in the field of fundamental and applied magnetics. The topics covered in the conference includes fundamental magnetism, magnetic recording, magnetic memory, permanent magnets, soft magnetic materials, magnetic microscopy, biomagnetism, motors, electric machines, sensors and actuators etc. Latest developments in each of these fields are presented in oral, invited and poster presentations.
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2017 IEEE International Magnetics Conference (INTERMAG)
applied magnetism; magnetic recording; spin electronics; thin films & nanostructures; functional (hard, soft, magnetocaloric..) materials; magnetic imaging; modeling and computational magnetism; motors, generators, transformers, power devices...
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INTERMAG 2015 - IEEE International Magnetics Conference
INTERMAG is the premier conference on all aspects of applied magnetism, and all members of the international scientific communities interested in new developments in magnetism and associated technologies are invited to attend and submit their latest findings.
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INTERMAG 2014 - IEEE International Magnetics Conference
Intermag is the premier conference on applied magnetics which allows scientists and engineers from all over to world to meet and discuss novel developments in magnetics, magnetic materials and associated technologies.
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INTERMAG 2012 - IEEE International Magnetics Conference
International Conference of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials
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INTERMAG 2011 - IEEE International Magnetics Conference
The Conference is about new developments in magnetism and associated technologies.
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INTERMAG 2009
Intermag is the premier conference on applied magnetics and information storage technologies. As a member of the international scientific and engineering communities interested in recent developments in magnetics and associated technologies.
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INTERMAG 2008 - IEEE International Magnetics Conference
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2020 IEEE/PES Transmission and Distribution Conference and Exposition (T&D)
Bi-Annual IEEE PES T&D conference. Largest T&D conference in North America.
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2022 IEEE/PES Transmission and Distribution Conference and Exposition (T&D)
The IEEE PES T&D Conference and Exposition attracts leading companies and individuals from around the world to take part as both exhibitors and attendees. Our robust and immersive conference program allows attendees the opportunity to hear engaging talks in intimate settings, browse new technologies and hands-on demonstrations in the exhibition hall and network with other industry professionals. It is the largest T&D conference in North America
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2018 IEEE/PES Transmission and Distribution Conference and Exposition (T&D)
Conference and Exposition covering all aspects of Transmission and Distribuiton
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2016 IEEE/PES Transmission and Distribution Conference and Exposition (T&D)
The IEEE PES T & D Conference and Exposition is the largest and most comprehensive of it's type in the world. With over 12,000 attendees, 700 exhibitors the show is the best place to see the latest technology and latest equipment available in the utility industry. With over 60 countries represented the conference is international in nature from both an attendee and exhibitor perspective. The combination of a technical conference that covers all aspects of technology that faces the T&D industry today and the largest T&D exhibit floor in North America is a "must attend" for any technical personnel involved in the T & D industry, no matter at what level. If there is only one conference to attend in the year, this is it.
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2014 IEEE/PES Transmission & Distribution Conference & Exposition (T&D)
T and D is held every two years and is the oldest and most recognized conference and exposition in the industry
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2012 IEEE/PES Transmission and Distribution Conference and Exposition (T&D)
T and D Conference and Exposition is the largest PES Conference in the USA. Designed to cover all aspects of the Power Industry, Transmission, Distribution, Substations, Metering, Controls and all aspects of Power Systems.
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2010 IEEE/PES Transmission & Distribution Conference & Exposition (T&D)
Conference and Exposition is the largest PES Conference in the USA. Designed to cover all aspects of the Power Industry, Transmission, Distribution, Substations, Metering, Controls and all aspects of Power Systems.
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2008 IEEE/PES Transmission & Distribution Conference & Exposition
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2005/2006 IEEE PES Transmission & Distribution Conference & Exposition
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2003 IEEE/PES Transmission & Distribution Conference & Exposition
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2002 IEEE/PES Transmission & Distribution Conference & Exposition: Asia and Pacific
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2001 IEEE/PES Transmission & Distribution Conference & Exposition
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1999 IEEE/PES Transmission & Distribution Conference & Exposition
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1998 IEEE/PES Transmission & Distribution Conference & Exposition
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1996 IEEE/PES Transmission & Distribution Conference & Exposition
2019 44th International Conference on Infrared, Millimeter, and Terahertz Waves (IRMMW-THz)
Science, technology and applications spanning the millimeter-waves, terahertz and infrared spectral regions
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2018 43rd International Conference on Infrared, Millimeter, and Terahertz Waves (IRMMW-THz2018)
Covering terahertz, far infrared and millimeter wave science, technology and applications
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2017 42nd International Conference on Infrared, Millimeter, and Terahertz Waves (IRMMW-THz)
Infrared, Millimeter-Wave and Terahertz Science, Technology and Applications
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2016 41st International Conference on Infrared, Millimeter, and Terahertz waves (IRMMW-THz)
Science, technology, instruments and applications from 30 GHz to 10 microns
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2015 40th International Conference on Infrared, Millimeter, and Terahertz waves (IRMMW-THz)
Covers the fields of terahertz technology and science, millimeter waves and infrared techniques
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2014 39th International Conference on Infrared, Millimeter, and Terahertz waves (IRMMW-THz)
THz, Infrared and Millimeter-wave Science and Applications
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2013 38th International Conference on Infrared, Millimeter, and Terahertz Waves (IRMMW-THz 2013)
Infrared, millimeter and terahertz science, applications, instruments.
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2012 37th International Conference on Infrared, Millimeter, and Terahertz Waves (IRMMW-THz 2012)
Infrared, millimeter and terahertz science and technology
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2011 36th International Conference on Infrared, Millimeter, and Terahertz Waves (IRMMW-THz 2011)
The scope of the conference includes all scientific and technological activities which involve the long-wavelength region of the electromagnetic spectrum. This covers a very wide range of disciplines, encompassing everything from micro- and nano-scale structures to large-scale accelerators and tokamaks and their applications.
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2010 35th International Conference on Infrared, Millimeter, and Terahertz Waves (IRMMW-THz 2010)
The Conference is the largest event devoted to scientific and technological developments in the wide spectral range extending from the infrared to the millimeter wave region. The conference topics include infrared, terahertz and millimeter wave sources and components as well as detectors and instrumentation.
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2009 34th International Conference on Infrared, Millimeter, and Terahertz Waves (IRMMW-THz 2009)
The scope of the conference extends from millimeter wave devices; components and systems to THz, far-infrared detectors and instruments; and encompasses micro- and nano-scale structures to large-scale accelerators and Tokamaks and their applications.
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2008 33rd International Conference on Infrared, Millimeter and Terahertz Waves (IRMMW-THz 2008)
Millimeter, terahertz and infrared science, technology and applications
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2007 Joint 32nd Intl. Conference on Infrared and Millimeter Waves and 15th Intl. Conference on Terahertz Electronics (IRMMW & THz)
The conference scope extends from millimetre wave devices, components and systems to infrared detectors and instruments, encompassing micro-scale structures to large-scale Tokamaks and Gyrotrons. Terahertz techniques and applications, including traditional radio frequency domain and fast pulse time domain approaches to generating, detecting and using high frequency energy are covered. All aspects of infrared, terahertz and millimetre-wave technology and applications from quantum physics, chemistry and bio
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2006 Joint 31st Intl. Conference on Infrared and Millimeter Waves and 14th Intl. Conference on Terahertz Electronics (IRMMW & THz)
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2005 Joint 30th Intl. Conference on Infrared and Millimeter Waves and 13th Intl. Conference on Terahertz Electronics (IRMMW & THz)
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2004 Joint 29th Intl. Conference on Infrared and Millimeter Waves and 12th Intl. Conference on Terahertz Electronics (IRMMW & THz)
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2002 27th International Conference on Infrared and Millimeter Waves
2019 9th International IEEE/EMBS Conference on Neural Engineering (NER)
Neural Engineering
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2017 8th International IEEE/EMBS Conference on Neural Engineering (NER)
Neural Engineering is an emerging core discipline,which coalesces neuroscience with engineering.Members of both the Neuroscience and Engineering Communities areencouraged to attend this highly multidisciplinarymeeting. The conference will highlight the emergingengineering innovations in the restoration andenhancement of impaired sensory, motor, andcognitive functions, novel engineering for deepeningknowledge of brain function, and advanced designand use of neurotechnologies
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2015 7th International IEEE/EMBS Conference on Neural Engineering (NER)
Neural engineering deals with many aspects of basic and clinical problemsassociated with neural dysfunction including the representation of sensory and motor information, theelectrical stimulation of the neuromuscular system to control the muscle activation and movement, theanalysis and visualization of complex neural systems at multi -scale from the single -cell and to the systemlevels to understand the underlying mechanisms, the development of novel neural prostheses, implantsand wearable devices to restore and enhance the impaired sensory and motor systems and functions.
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2013 6th International IEEE/EMBS Conference on Neural Engineering (NER)
Neural engineering deals with many aspects of basic and clinical problems associated with neural dysfunction including the representation of sensory and motor information, the electrical stimulation of the neuromuscular system to control the muscle activation and movement, the analysis and visualization of complex neural systems at multi-scale from the single-cell and to the system levels to understand the underlying mechanisms, the development of novel neural prostheses, implants and wearable devices to restore and enhance the impaired sensory and motor systems and functions.
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2011 5th International IEEE/EMBS Conference on Neural Engineering (NER)
highlight the emerging field, Neural Engineering that unites engineering, physics, chemistry, mathematics, computer science with molecular, cellular, cognitive and behavioral neuroscience and encompasses such areas as replacing or restoring lost sensory and motor abilities, defining the organizing principles and underlying mechanisms of neural systems, neurorobotics, neuroelectronics, brain imaging and mapping, cognitive science and neuroscience.
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2009 4th International IEEE/EMBS Conference on Neural Engineering (NER)
highlight the emerging field, Neural Engineering that unites engineering, physics, chemistry, mathematics, computer science with molecular, cellular, cognitive and behavioral neuroscience and encompasses such areas as replacing or restoring lost sensory and motor abilities, defining the organizing principles and underlying mechanisms of neural systems, neurorobotics, neuroelectronics, brain imaging and mapping, cognitive science and neuroscience.
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2007 3rd International IEEE/EMBS Conference on Neural Engineering
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2005 2nd International IEEE/EMBS Conference on Neural Engineering
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2003 1st International IEEE/EMBS Conference on Neural Engineering
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Applied Superconductivity, IEEE Transactions on
Contains articles on the applications and other relevant technology. Electronic applications include analog and digital circuits employing thin films and active devices such as Josephson junctions. Power applications include magnet design as well asmotors, generators, and power transmission
Automatic Control, IEEE Transactions on
The theory, design and application of Control Systems. It shall encompass components, and the integration of these components, as are necessary for the construction of such systems. The word `systems' as used herein shall be interpreted to include physical, biological, organizational and other entities and combinations thereof, which can be represented through a mathematical symbolism. The Field of Interest: shall ...
Broadcasting, IEEE Transactions on
Broadcast technology, including devices, equipment, techniques, and systems related to broadcast technology, including the production, distribution, transmission, and propagation aspects.
Circuits and Systems I: Regular Papers, IEEE Transactions on
Part I will now contain regular papers focusing on all matters related to fundamental theory, applications, analog and digital signal processing. Part II will report on the latest significant results across all of these topic areas.
Communications Letters, IEEE
Covers topics in the scope of IEEE Transactions on Communications but in the form of very brief publication (maximum of 6column lengths, including all diagrams and tables.)
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Day-night variation of Alouette II secondary resonances
Proceedings of the IEEE, 1969
A further analysis of the secondary resonances observed on Alouette II ionograms is reported. This analysis indicates a day-night effect in the relative frequency of occurrence.
The Day-to-Day Coordination of IGY Observations
Proceedings of the IRE, 1959
The IGY World Days and Communications program has four facets: 1) an IGY Calendar of selected days for experiments which cannot be carried on continuously; 2) a scheme for specifying periods when phenomena of unusual interest are anticipated a few hours in advance; 3) the prompt and wide distribution of summary observations of outstanding solar and geophysical events; and 4) ...
Possible Landing site for Chandrayaan-2 Rover
2016 International Conference on Recent Advances and Innovations in Engineering (ICRAIE), 2016
Next Indian Lunar mission Chandrayaan-2 is expected to be launched in 2017/18 with a Lunar Orbiter Lander and Rover. Basically, the requirement of the Lander includes communication, Landing area shape, topography and sunlit area. For analyzing the landing site of chandryaan-2 we are using the data of LOLA which is one of the payloads onboard Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO). The ...
Initial GPS scintillation results from CASES receiver at South Pole, Antarctica
Radio Science, 2012
Connected Autonomous Space Environment Sensor (CASES) Global Positioning System (GPS) software-defined receivers developed for ionospheric scintillation studies have been deployed on Autonomous Adaptive Low-Power Instrument Platforms (AAL-PIP) at South Pole, Antarctica. In this paper, we describe the AAL-PIP experimental setup focusing on CASES. We explain in detail the method developed for analyzing CASES data, and report initial AAL- PIP CASES ...
The capabilities of the calculated approach for the astroclimatic assessment in radioastronomy
2010 INTERNATIONAL KHARKOV SYMPOSIUM ON PHYSICS AND ENGINEERING OF MICROWAVES, MILLIMETER AND SUBMILLIMETER WAVES, 2010
Earth atmosphere causes considerable impediments for radioastronomical observations at millimeter and sub-millimeter waves bands due to atmosphere attenuation and instability its transfer function. Consequently, even a slight improvement of the transfer function and its stability can lead to a tangible radioastronomical observations efficiency increase, especially in the submillimeter wave range. In view of this and taking uniqueness and high cost ...
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Day-night variation of Alouette II secondary resonances
A further analysis of the secondary resonances observed on Alouette II
ionograms is reported. This analysis indicates a day-night effect in the
relative frequency of occurrence.
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The Day-to-Day Coordination of IGY Observations
The IGY World Days and Communications program has four facets: 1) an IGY
Calendar of selected days for experiments which cannot be carried on
continuously; 2) a scheme for specifying periods when phenomena of unusual
interest are anticipated a few hours in advance; 3) the prompt and wide
distribution of summary observations of outstanding solar and geophysical
events; and 4) the use of the world-wide scientific communications network for
processing information of temporal interest. This is a cooperative effort
including all the countries participating in the IGY. The paper describes the
plan and its execution, including the arrangements for rapid communications.
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Possible Landing site for Chandrayaan-2 Rover
Next Indian Lunar mission Chandrayaan-2 is expected to be launched in 2017/18
with a Lunar Orbiter Lander and Rover. Basically, the requirement of the
Lander includes communication, Landing area shape, topography and sunlit area.
For analyzing the landing site of chandryaan-2 we are using the data of LOLA
which is one of the payloads onboard Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO). The
Lunar Orbiter Laser Altimeter (LOLA) is an instrument designed to assist in
the selection of landing sites on the Moon for future robotic and human
exploration. ICRS has analyzed total ten craters; three of them are located in
the North Pole while remaining seven craters are located in the South Pole of
the Moon. Permanently Shadowed Region (PSR) on the south pole of the lunar
surface is of special interest to researchers due the presence of trapped
water ice into these PSRs.
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Initial GPS scintillation results from CASES receiver at South Pole, Antarctica
Connected Autonomous Space Environment Sensor (CASES) Global Positioning
System (GPS) software-defined receivers developed for ionospheric
scintillation studies have been deployed on Autonomous Adaptive Low-Power
Instrument Platforms (AAL-PIP) at South Pole, Antarctica. In this paper, we
describe the AAL-PIP experimental setup focusing on CASES. We explain in
detail the method developed for analyzing CASES data, and report initial AAL-
PIP CASES results. Furthermore, we compare the CASES measurements with those
from a modified Novatel GSV4004 GPS Ionospheric Scintillations and TEC Monitor
(GISTM) receiver at the South Pole. CASES receivers have been successfully
deployed and reliably operated in equatorial and midlatitude regions. Four of
these GPS receivers, for the first time, are deployed in high-latitude regions
as a part of the National Science Foundation (NSF) funded project of deploying
space science instrument platforms, AAL-PIPs, in Antarctica since December
2010–2011. We present initial scintillation results recorded by a CASES
receiver at South Pole during the storm on 24 January 2012 along with AAL-PIP
magnetometer observations. We have deduced that the CASES receiver
scintillation observations agree with those from the Novatel GPS scintillation
receiver. Since this is the first time a CASES receiver has been deployed to
operate in a high latitude, low temperature, and low humidity environment, we
consider this comparison a demonstration of its reliable operation as a
science-grade scintillation receiver in such conditions. We plan to study high
latitude ionospheric irregularities by using observations from CASES and other
ancillary instruments from Antarctica coupled with physical parameters derived
from models.
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The capabilities of the calculated approach for the astroclimatic assessment in radioastronomy
Earth atmosphere causes considerable impediments for radioastronomical
observations at millimeter and sub-millimeter waves bands due to atmosphere
attenuation and instability its transfer function. Consequently, even a slight
improvement of the transfer function and its stability can lead to a tangible
radioastronomical observations efficiency increase, especially in the
submillimeter wave range. In view of this and taking uniqueness and high cost
of the radiotelescopes that are installed in various regions of the world,
location astroclimatic suitability assessment is required. These assessment
are usually experimental and consist of gathering the statistical information
concerning the extent of atmospheric attenuation, it's seasonal and daily
unsteadiness to reveal the most favorable time and place for the observation
to be performed.
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Statistical characterization of the meteor trail distribution at the South Pole as seen by a VHF interferometric meteor radar
A VHF meteor radar system was installed at the geographical South Pole in
2001. The purpose of this system is to measure the horizontal wind field in
the mesosphere–lower thermosphere (MLT) region and to understand the large-
scale dynamics of the Antarctic polar region. The radar operated for a few
months in 2001 and with minor interruptions since that time. In this paper we
will describe the meteor radar system, the data detection and collection
process, and the postprocessing software that was developed to extract
information from the meteor echoes collected with the interferometer that is
part of the radar system. Finally, the main features of the meteor
distribution will be presented and discussed. Our results show that the meteor
activity peaks during the Antarctic summer. Furthermore, it occurs mostly in a
small region around the ecliptic plane roughly ∼20° wide in terms of elevation
angle spread.
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A low energy muon trigger for Icecube
A “Track Engine” (TE) concept has been developed for use with IceCube to
maximize track-finding efficiency in the presence of noise. IceCube is a km-
scale neutrino detector under construction at South Pole, now consisting of 40
strings of 60 Digital Optical modules (DOM) sensitive to Cherenkov light. Each
DOM includes a large PMT that generates noise pulses at ∼500 Hz. The detection
by a DOM of a pulse, noise or signal, generates a “Hit”. The full-scale
IceCube will consist of 86 strings, and is expected to generate an average of
approximately 13 random Hits during any 5μs window, the characteristic
traversal time within the array of a relativistic muon. Data is currently
acquired with a simple multiplicity trigger (SMT) requiring at least 16 DOM
Hits, with the additional requirement that these Hits form local coincidence
pairs (8 Hit pairs). However, this trigger is inefficient, especially for low
energy muons that generate a minimum of light, but are of special interest for
many experimental studies such as detecting signals from WIMP annihilation in
the earth or sun. To increase efficiency for dim tracks, the TE examines all
Hits, paired or not, and exploits topological features characteristic of
straight line trajectories within the array to identify muons even in the
presence of substantial noise. A single PC and FPGA combination is expected to
handle the full IceCube Hit rate of 2.5 MHz with more than a factor two
margin. The received Hits are time sorted in a PC and fed to a Xilinx ML507
FPGA board implementing the track engine algorithm. The FPGA solution was
chosen, since it could be shown that the present algorithm cannot be
implemented in software on one PC alone. The design reaches its high
performance by an extensive pipelining of the calculations and operations,
well designed and optimized network nodules in software and an extensive use
of the fast, single-cycle delay Block RAM available in the FPGA.
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Characterization of terminal impedance and radiation properties of a horizontal VLF antenna over Antarctic ice
Measurements of the input impedance of two very low frequency (VLF)
transmitters in Antarctica are used to validate existing dielectric models for
the ice substrate at these frequencies. Using a finite difference time domain
approach, Maxwell's equations are solved in the presence of dispersive media,
representing the layers of ice which form the Antarctic ice sheet as a single-
pole Debye material. This model provides simulated input impedance values in
good agreement with measured data for both the South Pole beacon and the
former Siple Station VLF transmitters. Using the validated simulation tool,
the radiation characteristics of the South Pole beacon VLF transmitter are
characterized. Results for the radiation resistance, efficiency, and far-field
pattern are provided for the current South Pole transmitter. The power pattern
for a two-element array is also determined.
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Designing photovoltaic plants for extreme ambient conditions
The paper describes the design process of a photovoltaic (PV) plant to be
installed in extreme ambient conditions. In particular, a PV plant has been
conceived for the very challenging conditions of the French-Italian Antarctic
Base, located in the South Pole. Concordia Base has been built with the
collaboration of Italian consortium PRNA, French Polar Institute IPEV and
European Space Agency ESA. It is one of the three bases not located on the
coast and is open all the year. The electrical load of the base, presently
supplied by three diesel generators, has been previously characterized
measuring the relevant quantities during a period of one year. During the same
year an experimental campaign has been conducted to collect the necessary
solar radiation data of the site. A model of the PV panels has been set up and
validated to be used for the simulation of the plant behaviour. Finally, the
possible contribution of the solar energy to the Concordia Antarctic Base
supply has been calculated.
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Antarctic Miniature Lidar
Summary form only given. Reports on a compact, low-power lidar that has been
assembled, tested, and deployed at the Atmospheric Research Observatory (ARO)
at the Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station since February 1996. The Antarctic
Miniature Lidar uses commercially available, single-element semiconductor
lasers (SDL-5430), a 20-cm Meade Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope, and single-
photon counting (EG&G SPCM AQ-122). The authors present lidar measurements
made during two polar nights, April 1996 through September 1996 and April 1997
through September 1997. The Antarctic Miniature Lidar has been designed to
operate continuously during the polar night to detect the occurrence of polar
stratospheric clouds which occur at altitudes of 12-27 km.
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