Riometer for polar d-region measurement

Georgia TECH Research Corp received a $140,048 Project Grant from the Office of Naval Research (ONR) under the Basic and Applied Scientific Research program (CFDA 12.300) for the period September 1, 2025 through August 31, 2026. The award supports research and development of a Riometer for polar D-region measurement, a specialized instrument designed to monitor ionospheric conditions in polar regions. This research aligns with ONR's mission to provide the Navy and Marine Corps with technological capabilities that enhance operational effectiveness, with potential applications to naval communications, navigation systems, and space weather awareness relevant to maritime operations.

The one-year project, conducted at Georgia TECH Research Corp's facilities in Georgia, represents a focused effort within ONR's merit-based competitive research portfolio, which typically emphasizes scientific and technical merit, naval relevance, investigator qualifications, and cost realism. As a research entity of the Georgia Institute of Technology with extensive experience executing federal research awards across multiple agencies and disciplines, Georgia TECH Research Corp is well-positioned to deliver the technical development and analysis required for this polar ionospheric measurement capability.