EE 350 Radioscience Seminar
Professor Umran S. Inan
Winter 2005-2006
Date: Wednesday, March 15, 2006
Time: 4:15 PM – Refreshments at 4:00
New Location:
D. PACKARD ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING, Room 101
Overview of ELF/VLF waves recorded by the ionospheric satellite
DEMETER
Dr. Michel Parrot LPCE/CNRS, Orleans, France
Abstract
DEMETER is an ionospheric micro-satellite launched on a polar orbit at an altitude of 710
km. Its main scientific objectives are to study the ionospheric perturbations in relation with the seismic activity and
the anthropic activity. Therefore, it allows a survey of the electromagnetic environment of the Earth. Its scientific
payload allows to measure electromagnetic waves and plasma parameters in the ionosphere. After more than 18 months of
operation, this paper will present on one hand observations of natural ELF/VLF waves, and on the other hand observations
of man-made waves. Among the natural waves, DEMETER has shown that quasi-periodic emissions are frequently observed around
the Earth. Specific harmonic emissions in relation with Electro Magnetic Ion Cyclotron waves are also observed in the
ionosphere during intense magnetic storms. Concerning the man-made waves, DEMETER has registered emissions associated
with the VLF ground-based transmitters and with the Power Line Harmonic Radiations.
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