CEDAR email: ISR Summer School 2023 (Venue: University of Alaska)

[Shikha Raizada]

Dear all,

The NSF funded 2023 Incoherent Scatter Radar (ISR) Summer School
(in-person) is planned to be held at University of Fairbanks (Alaska)
between *July 17-22*. The summer school’s goal is to train students in the
theory and concepts of incoherent scatter radar, and allows for hands-on
opportunities to design and run experiments at ISR facilities. This year’s
school will focus on high-latitude / auroral observations using the Poker
Flat ISR (PFISR) as a part of the NSF supported Geospace Facility. ISRs are
the most powerful ground based tools for ionospheric remote sensing with
high temporal and altitudinal resolution. ISR data sets include
measurements of electron density, electron and ion temperatures, and plasma
drifts, with the possibility of further derived parameters.

The main objectives of the school are:

(a) provide a "hands-on" learning experience in small groups,

(b) promote team-work and collaborative skills,

(c) encourage substantial interactions with instructors, and

(d) foster an inclusive environment.

At this school, students will learn:

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   How the ionosphere forms and why it is important.
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   The physical principles of incoherent scatter radar.
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   The mathematical principles of radar signal processing.
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   How to design and run an ISR experiment.
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   How to extract and visualize data from the Madrigal database.
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   How ISR complements and adds insight to other observations.

We encourage graduate/advanced undergraduate students to apply for the
school. Those candidates who are selected for the 2023 ISR summer school
and are enrolled at U.S. Universities/institutions will receive travel
support and accommodation to attend this event. Self-funded students from
institutions in other countries are welcome to apply as well.

The 2023 ISR summer school is funded by the US National Science Foundation
(NSF) through its Geospace Facilities Program within the Geosciences
Directorate, and is organized by the University of Central Florida.

*The deadline for application submission is March 10, 2023.*

Notice of acceptance will be sent to participants by March 24, 2023.

The details about the application procedure and logistics will be
circulated soon.

On behalf of the ISR Summer School Organizing Committee:

Shikha Raizada, Anthea Coster, Asti Bhatt, Bill Rideout, Josh Semeter,
Pablo Reyes, Phil Erickson and Roger Varney
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