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NSF Strategies for AMISR
Deployments
Bob Robinson
Geospace Facilities Program
Division of Atmospheric and Geospace Sciences
Geosciences Directorate
AO
1962
JRO
1963
MH
1962
SRF
1982
The NSF Incoherent Scatter Radar Chain-2006
Sondrestrom (SRF)
Millstone Hill (MH)
Arecibo (AO)
Jicamarca (JRO)
AO
1962
JRO
1963
MH
1962
SRF
1982
The NSF Incoherent Scatter Radar Chain-2007
Sondrestrom (SRF)
Millstone Hill (MH)
Arecibo (AO)
Jicamarca (JRO)
AMISR-
Poker Flat
PFR
2007
AO
1962
JRO
1963
MH
1962
SRF
1982
NSF-supported ISRs--2012
Sondrestrom (SRF)
Millstone Hill (MH)
Arecibo (AO) Jicamarca (JRO)
AMISR-Poker
Flat (PFISR)
PFISR
2007
RISR
2008
AMISR- Resolute
Bay (RISR)
AMISR Math
Panel:
32
Antenna
Element
Units
16-Panel
Sub-Array
128
Panels
Full Array
AMISR-24
(128 panels)
AMISR-23
(96 panels)
AMISR-22
(64 panels)
AMISR-14
(64 panels)
AMISR-12
(32 panels)
AMISR-21
(32 panels)
AMISR-11
(16 panels)
Possible AMISR Configurations
AMISR Status • Poker Flat AMISR (PFISR) began operation in January
2007
• One face of AMISR at Resolute Bay (RISR) began operating Fall 2008
• A second face at Resolute Bay has been constructed with funding from Canada Foundation for Innovation
• 14 AMISR panels to be deployed in Argentina through MRI funding
• 128 panels will be moved from Poker Flat to Argentina in 2013
• Proposal under review to build AMISR system in McMurdo; a possible option is to move 64 panels from Resolute Bay in exchange for Office of Polar Programs purchasing 64 new panels.
AO
1962
JRO
1963
MH
1962
SRF
1982
The NSF Incoherent Scatter Radar Chain-2006
Sondrestrom (SRF)
Millstone Hill (MH)
Arecibo (AO)
Jicamarca (JRO)
AO
1962
JRO
1963
MH
1962
SRF
1982
The NSF Incoherent Scatter Radar Chain-2007
Sondrestrom (SRF)
Millstone Hill (MH)
Arecibo (AO)
Jicamarca (JRO)
AMISR-
Poker Flat
PFR
2007
Possible Future NSF ISR Network
Sondrestrom (SRF)
Millstone Hill (MH)
Arecibo (AO)
Jicamarca (JRO)
AMISR-
Sub-auroral
(1/2 face)
Argentina (AIRES) McMurdo (MAISR)
RISR
(1.5 faces)
Options for getting advice
• NSF assembles a committee
• NSF asks someone else to assemble a
committee (e. g. National Academy)
• NSF issues a solicitation
• NSF organizes an open workshop
Considerations in Developing
AMISR Deployment Strategies
• Science
• Geophysical constraints (location, timing)
• Ancillary instrumentation
• Logistics (cost, power availability, frequency allocation, site support, etc.)
• Partnerships
• Politics
• Global coverage
• The versatility and flexibility of the AMISR design
• Other opportunities (e. g. space missions)
Features: Proximity to Poker Flat Rocket Range
Full array of optical instruments nearby
Commercial power available (Able to operate at low duty cycle for
prolonged measurements.)
Technical support from U. of Alaska and Rocket Range
The Poker Flat Incoherent Scatter Radar (PFISR)
Features: Highest latitude ISR
Excellent partnership with Canada
Many instruments already on site
Technical support from local contractors
Resolute Bay Incoherent Scatter Radar (RISR)
Funding opportunities for AMISR
development and deployment
• MRI (Major Research Instrumentation)
• DURIP (Defense University Research
Instrumentation Program)
• Mid-size Infrastructure funding opportunities
(GEO, AGS, OPP)
• MREFC (Major Research Equipment and
Facility Construction)
• International Partnering (Canada Foundation
for Innovation, SuperDARN)
Partnerships for Enhanced
Engagement in Research (PEER)
• U. S. Agency for International Development
(USAID) will provide support for scientists in
developing countries for:
– Laboratory improvement
– Equipment
– Education
– Research
In collaboration with NSF-funded scientists at U.
S institutions.
PEER technical areas of interest
include, but not limited to:
• Food security
• Global health
• Climate change
• Other topics: disaster mitigation,
biodiversity, water, and renewable
energy.
Steps to Proposing New AMISR
deployment locations
• Identify a scientifically compelling location
• Convene a workshop or other venue for soliciting broad community input
• Prepare a document describing the scientific rationale for the location
• Conduct a site survey to investigate logistical aspects, partnering opportunities, student participation, etc.
• Work with NSF throughout, particularly with regard to funding strategies