Radar observations to detect wave turbulence in the E and F regions induced by lightning in the troposphere. The steerable antenna will be pointed in real-time at the ionosphere above active thunderstorm cells. A single 300 microsec pulse will be used. Coordinated radar and optical observations. Radar measurements taken in 10 directions will allow estimation of spatial gradients.
Clear weather is required.
The aim is to acquire two days of good data during the designated window. Wide Coverage World Day Incoherent Scatter Coordinated Observation Days. Emphasis of this experiment will be on wide spatial coverage of the ionosphere to the north of Millstone Hill, and on detailed local measurements.