Space Weather and Ionosphere Laboratory

    Introduction

    The Space Weather and Ionosphere (SW&I) Laboratory at SAASST focuses on research related to ionospheric variability driven by solar and space weather phenomena, particularly over the Arabian Peninsula. The laboratory monitors and models ionospheric conditions using ground- and space-based instruments. The SW&I group aims to serve as the UAE’s leading research hub for space weather and ionospheric studies, fostering national and international collaborations and promoting scientific knowledge within the local community.

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    Objectives

    •Be the UAE’s leading research laboratory on space weather and ionosphere research.
    •Establish research collaborations with national and international agencies.
    •Promote space weather and ionosphere science to the local community.

    Research Projects

    Monitor Space Weather Impacts on the Ionosphere over the UAE

    Investigate Ionospheric Variability using Remote Sensing Techniques

    Study Planetary Ionospheres

    Facilities and Expertise

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    PolaRx5S Global Navigation Satellite System Receiver (since 2018)

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    Canadian Advanced Digital Ionosonde (since 2019)