Extended multi-instrument and multi-station observations and predictions of ionospheric irregularities (mopii) in the east-asia sector

The Office of Naval Research awarded National Central University $296,700 on December 1, 2025, under the Basic and Applied Scientific Research program (CFDA 12.300) to support extended multi-instrument and multi-station observations and predictions of ionospheric irregularities (MOPII) in the East-Asia sector.

The award funds observational research, data collection methodologies, multi-station observation networks, and predictive modeling of ionospheric phenomena across the East-Asia region. National Central University, a state-controlled higher learning institution in Taoyuan City, Taiwan, serves as the recipient and will direct the research work. The award runs from December 1, 2025, through November 30, 2028, with performance taking place in Taiwan. This is the second consecutive ONR award to National Central University for the MOPII initiative, following a 2024 award. The research advances understanding of ionospheric effects on space-based communication and navigation systems critical to naval operations and defense capabilities in the Pacific region.