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*PITHIA-NRF Trans-National Access (TNA) Open Call*
*PITHIA-NRF* (Plasmasphere Ionosphere Thermosphere Integrated Research
Environment and Access services: a Network of Research Facilities)
launches its *sixth call* to provide effective and convenient access to
the best European research facilities for observations of the upper
atmosphere, including the *plasmasphere*, *ionosphere* and
*thermosphere*. The access is organised through the Trans-National
Access (TNA) programme, and provides an opportunity for researcher and
other users to execute and carry out their own projects at one of the
twelve PITHIA-NRF research facilities. You can get information on the
*/PITHIA-NRF Nodes/* here
<https://pithia-nrf.eu/pithia-nrf-users/tna/nodes> and view details on
PITHIA-NRF assets by accessing the */PITHIA-NRF Knowledge Book/* here
<http://194.177.195.242/pithia_entities/ui>.
*What?*
The PITHIA-NRF nodes provide access to key experimental and data
processing facilities for studies and modelling of physical processes
acting in the Earth’s plasmasphere, ionosphere and thermosphere. The
facilities connected to the nodes are geographically distributed over
Europe, as well as internationally, and their expertise and dedication
span over a wide range of topics within the research area.
Users can request either *physical access* (one-week visit at the node
with support at site) or *remote access* (one month access from distance
with weekly support). Users with granted projects will learn how to work
with the facilities during the full access cycle, from setting up a
campaign, to collection, analysis and finally exploitation of data.
*When?*
The call is an *Open Call* - applications are handled as they arrive
with typical evaluation times of 2 to 3 weeks. The call closes on *31
May 2024*.
*Who?*
Access can be requested by scientific users from academia, Small and
Medium Enterprises, large companies and public organizations.
*How?*
The application is made by using the online form
<https://pithia-nrf.eu/forms/tna-application-form-6>. Follow the
instructions at the PITHIA-NRF webpage for the Sixth TNA Call
<https://pithia-nrf.eu/pithia-nrf-users/tna/tna-calls/sixth-tna-call>.
We strongly encourage any potential applicants to discuss with the
relevant node about the project before submitting their proposals. The
TNA Support Centre <mailto:tna@pithia-nrf.eu> at PITHIA-NRF can help
establishing contact points with the nodes.
*Contact:*
TNA Support Centre: tna(a)pithia-nrf.eu
/EU Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation Programme Grant Agreement No
101007599/
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Dr. Anders Tjulin
Staff Scientist, EISCAT
Bengt Hultqvists väg 1, 981 92 Kiruna, Sweden
Office phone: +46 (0)980 79157
Mobile phone: +46 (0)706 608972
e-mail:anders.tjulin@eiscat.se
Skype: anders.tjulin
Dear Colleagues
Final Reminder:
The deadline for EGU abstract submission is tomorrow, Wednesday 10th January 2024 at 13:00 CET
https://meetingorganizer.copernicus.org/EGU24/abstractsubmission/49724
We would like to encourage you to submit a presentation to the session: ST3.2 Advances in Incoherent Scatter Radar Science: Observations, Technology and Data
(https://meetingorganizer.copernicus.org/EGU24/session/49724)
Meeting dates: 14 -19 April 2024 in Vienna, Austria
ST3.2 Advances in Incoherent Scatter Radar Science: Observations, Technology and Data
Incoherent Scatter Radars (ISR) have been at the forefront of ionospheric research for over four decades. They address science from the mesosphere to the topside ionosphere and from fundamental plasma physics to space weather research. Recent years have seen advances in operations, technology and data processing that provides a view of an exciting future to come. Coordinated science programmes have meant that global scale questions can be answered with global scale data thanks to the World Day programme. ISR take measurements in conjunction with satellite operations to tackle long-standing problems in magnetosphere-ionosphere coupling. Phased Array designs have emerged, providing greater flexibility and increased data. The most recent advancement is the EISCAT-3D radar, which replaces the traditional dishes on mainland Fennoscandia. This will provide unprecedented, multi scale views of the auroral ionosphere with vast quantities of high-resolution data.
The extensive archives of data from the ISR network alongside the new high-resolution data provides opportunities for applying new ways of visualizing and analysing, with lessons to be learnt from related disciplines. The nature of the data may be ripe for analysis with machine learning and other AI techniques.
This session welcomes contributions on all aspects of ISR science. In particular we encourage presentations on new capabilities, data handling and analysis techniques that can be applied to ISR data. Coordinated multi-instrument studies and plans for future operations are also welcome.
We look forward to receiving your contributions
Your Sincerely
Andrew J. Kavanagh
Noora Partamies
Sophie Maguire
Jade Reidy
Steve Milan
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Dr. Andrew J. Kavanagh | Deputy Science Leader - Space Weather and Atmosphere
British Antarctic Survey | High Cross, Madingley Road, Cambridge CB3 0ET
Email: andkav(a)bas.ac.uk<mailto:andkav@bas.ac.uk> | Tel: +44 (0)1223 221314
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