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science-and-technology1 year ago

"NASA's Sounding Rockets to Probe Moon's Shadow During Solar Eclipse"

NASA will launch three sounding rockets from its Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia before, during, and after Monday’s solar eclipse to study the eclipse's impact on the Earth's atmosphere, particularly the ionosphere and its effects on radio and satellite communications. The rockets, part of the Atmospheric Perturbations around Eclipse Path (APEP) mission, will deploy smaller instruments to measure data points, aiming to confirm and expand on previous findings from the 2023 eclipse. The launches will be livestreamed on NASA's platforms.

via New York Post |
#atmospheric-study#ionosphere#nasa
science-and-technology1 year ago

"NASA's Sounding Rockets to Study Total Solar Eclipse from Wallops Flight Facility"

NASA plans to launch three Black Brant IX sounding rockets from its Wallops Flight Facility during the upcoming total solar eclipse to study the effects of the eclipse on Earth's upper atmosphere, specifically the ionosphere, which could potentially interfere with communications. The rockets will be launched at different times before, during, and after the eclipse to gather crucial data on ionospheric disturbances. The experiments will provide a rare opportunity for scientists to study these disturbances, as the next total solar eclipse over the contiguous U.S. is not until 2044. The launches will be livestreamed and can also be watched in person at the NASA Wallops Flight Facility Visitor Center.

via WAVY.com|
#ionosphere#nasa#science-and-technology
space-science1 year ago

"Chasing Eclipses: NASA's Historic Rocket Launch into Total Solar Eclipse"

NASA's APEP mission, named after the Egyptian god of darkness, will launch three sounding rockets into the ionosphere during the April 8 total solar eclipse to study potential disturbances. The rockets will travel up to 260 miles into the ionosphere, collecting information about charged and neutral particle density before, during, and after the eclipse. The mission aims to understand and predict disturbances in the ionosphere, crucial for smooth satellite communications. The launch will occur at NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia and will be broadcast on the Wallops YouTube channel.

via Space.com|
#apep-mission#ionosphere#nasa
science1 year ago

"NASA's Mission to Study the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse with Rockets and High-Altitude Planes"

Scientists are using sounding rockets and high-altitude planes to conduct experiments during the total solar eclipse on April 8, aiming to unravel mysteries of the sun and Earth. These efforts build on past milestones, such as the validation of Einstein's theory of general relativity during a 1919 eclipse. The data collected during eclipses helps scientists understand the sun's corona and its impact on space weather, including its effects on communication infrastructure. Multiple experiments will focus on studying the ionosphere and the corona, with the goal of making new discoveries that advance our understanding of the universe.

via CNN|
#high-altitude-planes#nasa#science
space-science1 year ago

"NASA's Rocket Launch to Study April 8 Solar Eclipse: Your Viewing Guide"

NASA is launching three sounding rockets during the solar eclipse on April 8 to study how the sudden drop in sunlight affects the upper atmosphere. The rockets will reach an altitude of 260 miles to study disturbances in the ionosphere. The public can watch the launches in person at the NASA Wallops Flight Facility Visitor Center in Virginia or online via NASA's live stream. This eclipse is the last in North America until 2044, and viewers are reminded to use certified solar eclipse glasses for safe viewing.

via USA TODAY|
#ionosphere#nasa#solar-eclipse
space-science1 year ago

"NASA's Moon Shadow Probe: Rockets to Investigate Upcoming Eclipse"

NASA will launch three sounding rockets from Virginia's Wallops Flight Facility to study disturbances in the ionosphere during the upcoming solar eclipse, aiming to understand how the sudden disappearance of the Sun's light affects Earth's upper atmosphere and communication systems. The rockets will release instruments to measure perturbations in the ionosphere, providing data to improve models predicting potential disturbances to communication systems. This mission follows a previous launch during the 2023 eclipse, which revealed a reduction in charged particle density.

via Gizmodo|
#ionosphere#nasa#solar-eclipse
space-science1 year ago

"NASA's Sounding Rockets to Probe Moon's Shadow During Solar Eclipse"

NASA will launch three sounding rockets during the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, to study how Earth’s upper atmosphere is affected when sunlight momentarily dims over a portion of the planet. The Atmospheric Perturbations around Eclipse Path (APEP) sounding rockets will study disturbances in the ionosphere created when the Moon eclipses the Sun, aiming to improve models predicting potential disturbances to communications. The rockets will measure charged and neutral particle density, electric and magnetic fields, and will be complemented by ground-based radars and high-altitude balloons to refine existing models of ionospheric dynamics.

via Science@NASA|
#atmospheric-disturbances#ionosphere#nasa
science-and-astronomy2 years ago

NASA's Rocket Launch to Study Annular Solar Eclipse's Shadow

NASA scientists will launch three sounding rockets as part of the Atmospheric Perturbations around the Eclipse Path (APEP) mission to measure changes in the atmosphere during the annular solar eclipse on October 14. The rockets will target the ionosphere, where temperature and density changes during the eclipse can affect satellite communications. The data collected will help understand and model the perturbations in the ionosphere caused by eclipses. The rockets will also be relaunched during the total solar eclipse in 2024.

via Space.com|
#atmospheric-perturbations#ionosphere#nasa