Example Science Endeavors
- Solar Physics (1.5 x 108 KM up)
- Observation and model studies of the Sun's interior (helioseismology) - far-side imaging.
- Observation and model studies of solar magnetic fields, specializing in active regions and solar flares/Coronal Mass Ejections.
- Ionosphere (100 KM up)
- Observation and model studies on the effect of solar activity on the ionosphere.
- Modeling of electron density distribution & associated radio wave propagation effects.
- Mesosphere & Stratosphere (10-100 KM up)
- Theoretical, model, and ovservation studies of planetary and gravity waves and the effects on climate.
- Methods for estimating winds and temperatures remotely (satellite retrieval methods).
- Troposphere (mostly breathable stuff)
- Observational studies of the vertical coupling with Stratosphere/Mesosphere planetary waves: climate and weather prediction.
- Observational studies of tropical planetary waves with moisture.
- Ocean-Atmosphere Boundary Layer
- Remote sensing of ocean surface winds, biological activity, surface-gravity waves.
- Sea Ice
- Development of sea-ice dynamic models for climate studies and for forecasting.
- Oceanography
- Observation studies in nearshore waves, currents, and morphodynamics.
- Observation and model studies of internal waves and turbulence.
- Ocean Bottom
- Hot Thermal Vents: Observational studies of mass and energy transport into and out of the crust.
- Classical fluid dynamics
- Laboratory, modeling, and observational studies of turbulence and vortices.
- Applications of Geophysical Signal Processing
- Inverse methods applied to ECG signals for the purpose of identifying certain rhythmic disorders.

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