Abstract
NittanySat is a nanosatellite currently under development that will be used to study variations in the D-region ionosphere and to provide calibration for ground-based riometers. The D-region will be investigated using measurements of the total ionospheric absorption of HF signals at four frequencies transmitted from the ground to this small polar-orbiting satellite. The larger signal loss observed at the lower frequencies is due to ionospheric absorption and, thus, is comparable to what a riometer measures. The possibility for measuring at high latitude stations in Norway and Alaska will provide opportunities to study the D-region variations during geophysically active periods. Design considerations and initial simulations are presented. NittanySat is a participant in the 5 th University Nanosatellite Program, which was established to train students in satellite systems.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | ESA Symposium on European Rocket and Balloon Programmes and Related Research |
Place of Publication | Noordwijk |
Pages | 407-412 |
Publication status | Published - 2007 |
Event | 18th ESA Symposium on European Rocket and Balloon Programmes and Related Research - Visby, Sweden Duration: 3 Jun 2007 → 7 Jun 2007 |
Conference
Conference | 18th ESA Symposium on European Rocket and Balloon Programmes and Related Research |
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Country/Territory | Sweden |
City | Visby |
Period | 3/06/07 → 7/06/07 |
Treatment code (Nähere Zuordnung)
- Experimental