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46.026 & 46.037 US BARJATYA/EMBRY RIDDLE UNIVERSITY
Sporadic E ElectroDynamics (SEED)
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The goal of the SEED missions is to collect the first simultaneous multipoint spatial and temporal observations of low-latitude Sporadic-E layers and their associated electrodynamics and neutral dynamics. Specifically, the missions are intended to address the following questions:
► What is the magnitude of field aligned currents associated with higher altitude Es layers?
► How do electric fields and winds modulate temperatures and conductivities in the
E- region via field aligned currents?
► How do these field aligned currents (associated with a Sporadic E) themselves change over time through the modulation that they introduce in the electric field?
The Principal Investigator was Dr. Barjatya/Embry Riddle University
The Terrier-Improved Malemute is a two stage sounding rocket with a Terrier first stage and Improved Malemute second stage. This vehicle can reach altitudes of about 600 km. Payloads weighing from 400 to 1200 pounds can be flown.
For the SEED Mission, two Terrier-Improved Malemute rockets will be launched.
Additional sounding rocket vehicles