2007 Workshop:Limb and Disk Mission
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Introduction
The Global-scale Observations of the Limb and Disk (GOLD) Mission
The Global-scale Observations of the Limb and Disk (GOLD) mission will provide the first large-scale observations of temperatures in the lower thermosphere, in addition to more familiar measurements such as auroral locations and energy inputs; peak electron densities in the nighttime ionosphere; and atomic oxygen to molecular nitrogen (O/N2) ratios. GOLD can provide nearly continuous real-time observations of one hemisphere. Combined with the current models of the ionosphere and thermosphere, measurements from GOLD will revolutionize our understanding of the global-scale response of the thermosphere and ionosphere to geomagnetic and solar forcing. The goal of the workshop is to 1) Describe the anticipated observations by the GOLD imager, which is being considered for flight by NASA as a Mission of Opportunity; 2) Examine potential for use of GOLD observations by the CEDAR community; and 3) Examine possibilities for use of ground based observations for validation of GOLD observations. Data and capabilities from the CEDAR community will play a critical role in enabling measurements from GOLD to enhance space weather specification and forecasting capabilities.
Chairs and Presenters
Presenters
Time and Location
Thursday, 13:00 - 15:00 in Zia
Presentation Materials
Images, power point, pdf
