GEM: Quantifying Electron Microburst Precipitation Associated with Chorus Waves in the Ear — NSF Award to University of Texas at D
Microburst precipitation is a key loss mechanism for electrons in the Earth’s inner magnetosphere and a significant energy source for the ionosphere. Chorus waves play a crucial role in driving electron microbursts. This study employs a simulation model to quantify microburst generation by chorus waves. The project wil
| Award title | GEM: Quantifying Electron Microburst Precipitation Associated with Chorus Waves in the Ear |
|---|---|
| Award ID | 2612002 |
| Awardee | University of Texas at Dallas |
| City | RICHARDSON |
| State | TX |
| Amount obligated | $635,942 |
| Principal investigator | Huayue Chen |
| Program | MAGNETOSPHERIC PHYSICS |
| Start date | 01/15/2026 |
| Abstract | Microburst precipitation is a key loss mechanism for electrons in the Earth’s inner magnetosphere and a significant energy source for the ionosphere. Chorus waves play a crucial role in driving electron microbursts. This study employs a simulation model to quantify microburst generation by chorus waves. The project will have a broader impact on human communication, as electron microbursts enhance ionospheric electron density, altering conductivity and consequently affecting communication signals |
| Source | NSF Awards |
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