Space Science and Plasma Physics
The Space Science and Plasma Physics Group within the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering investigates the electrical properties of upper atmospheres by developing advanced remote sensing and in situ technologies. This research is partially curiosity driven, such as investigating the physics of the northern lights and partially application driven such as understanding the effects of space weather on communication and navigation systems. The technologies include radar systems, GPS receivers, optical imagers, sounding rocket experiments and satellite instrumentation, which are developed in our laboratories. Our goal is to educate the next generation of leaders in space physics and technologies at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Our students are recruited for government laboratories, industrial design and development, and research universities.
Atmospheric |
Michael C. Kelley Paul M. Kintner Charles E. Seyler |
Fusion and |
David A. Hammer Charles E. Seyler |
GPS Remote |
Paul M. Kintner |
 The Global Positioning System Laboratory (GPSL) at Cornell University investigates Global Navigation Satellite Signals for the purpose of remote sensing of the space environment, to improve the reliability and integrity of GPS positioning in the presence of space weather, and to advance GPS receiver technology. GPSL is an interdisciplinary group composed of faculty, students, and staff who design and build GPS receivers, evaluate and test these receivers in both terrestrial and space environments, and teach courses in the design of GPS receivers. The GPSL has an international reputation for evaluating space weather effects on GNSS signals and positioning accuracy, acquisition of weak GNSS signals, and the development of GPS software receivers. |
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