NSF Org:	AGS Division of Atmospheric and Geospace Sciences
Recipient:	UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY
Initial Amendment Date:	February 6, 1990
Latest Amendment Date:	February 12, 1992
Award Number:	8913230
Award Instrument:	Continuing Grant
Program Manager:	Sunanda Basu AGS  Division of Atmospheric and Geospace Sciences GEO  Directorate for Geosciences
Start Date:	February 1, 1990
End Date:	July 31, 1993 (Estimated)
Total Intended Award Amount:	$405,000.00
Total Awarded Amount to Date:	$405,000.00
Funds Obligated to Date:	FY 1990 = $125,000.00 FY 1991 = $135,000.00 FY 1992 = $145,000.00
History of Investigator:	Robert Schunk (Principal Investigator) rws4405@yahoo.com Jan Sojka (Co-Principal Investigator)
Recipient Sponsored Research Office:	Utah State University 1000 OLD MAIN HL LOGAN UT  US  84322-1000 (435)797-1226
Sponsor Congressional District:	01
Primary Place of Performance:	DATA NOT AVAILABLE
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Unique Entity Identifier (UEI):	SPE2YDWHDYU4
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NSF Program(s):	AERONOMY
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Program Reference Code(s):
Program Element Code(s):	152100
Award Agency Code:	4900
Fund Agency Code:	4900
Assistance Listing Number(s):	47.050

ABSTRACT

Understand the dynamics and energetics associated with the ionosphere surrounding the earth requires the development of sophisticated models that synthesize observations and theoretical calculations. This program is a continuation of theoretical studies of the effects that plasma transport processes have on the ionosphere and thermosphere. The focus on the research is the development of numerical models in support of national and international observational programs. Much of this work will involve direct comparison of observations with the model output using simultaneous data acquired from stations distributed around the globe.

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