AUTHOR=Isham Brett , Bullett Terence , Gustavsson Björn , Polisensky Emil , Brum Christiano , Fallen Christopher , Belyey Vasyl , Parra-Rojas Francisco , Norouzi Leila , Stramkals Arturs , Ökten Mehmet Baran 

TITLE=Science goals for a high-frequency radar and radio imaging array

JOURNAL=Frontiers in Astronomy and Space Sciences

VOLUME=10

YEAR=2023

URL=https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/astronomy-and-space-sciences/articles/10.3389/fspas.2023.1064368

DOI=10.3389/fspas.2023.1064368

ISSN=2296-987X

ABSTRACT=<p>A medium and high-frequency antenna array for radar and radio imaging of the ionosphere is planned for installation in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico. Science goals include the study of space weather, radio propagation, meteors, lightning, and plasma physics. Radio imaging is ideal for the study of stimulated ionospheric radio emissions, such as those induced by the Arecibo Observatory high-power HF radio transmitter, which is likely to be restored to operation in the near future. The array will be complemented by a wide variety of instruments fielded by collaborators, and will be a rich source of student projects at all levels.</p>