Smartphones Revolutionize Ionosphere Mapping for Space Weather Insights
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Hackaday
Google researchers have proposed using Android smartphones to crowdsource ionosphere data by measuring GPS signal delays, which can estimate the total electron current (TEC) of the ionosphere. This method leverages the widespread availability of dual-frequency receivers in smartphones, potentially surpassing the data collection capabilities of the existing 9,000 fixed-position stations.