Author : Network for Groundbased Optical Auroral Research in the Artic Region
Publisher : Nordic Council of Ministers
ISBN 13 : 9289319003
Total Pages : 88 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (893 download)
Book Synopsis In the Light of the Aurora by : Network for Groundbased Optical Auroral Research in the Artic Region
Download or read book In the Light of the Aurora written by Network for Groundbased Optical Auroral Research in the Artic Region and published by Nordic Council of Ministers. This book was released on 2009 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The aurora, or northern lights, is the most variable light phenomenon in the sky and the result of physical processes taking place in near-Earth space. The colours, shapes, intensities, locations and movements of auroral forms give us information about these processes. Ground-based optical studies are superior for high-resolution measurements and to distinguish temporal and spatial effects. Arctic Europe is a most convenient place to study the aurora. Many instruments and research facilities have been placed here. The Network for Groundbased Optical Auroral Research in the Arctic Region is supported by the Nordic Council of Ministers and consists of all research institutions in northern Norway, Sweden, Finland and on theKola Peninsula active in optical auroral research. This reportintroduces optical aurora and optical research methods, research institutions and research infrastructure. It also describes the activities of the network: workshops, mobility programme and scientific results.