Meteors: physics, chemistry and observation techniques

John Mathews (JDMathews@psu.edu), Penn State University
Qihou Zhou (zhou@naic.edu), Arecibo Observatory
Front Range Theatre, 1:15-3:15
Thursday, June 21, 2001

This workshop focuses on recent advances in the studies of meteor echoes and their impacts on the atmosphere/ionosphere using radar and optical techniques. Discussion topics include:

• Radar and optical observations of meteors
• Radar scattering mechanisms
• Meteor/meteoroid associated chemistry
• Meteor mass flux effects on the ionosphere and the atmosphere
• Discussion on the future directions of meteor research

Some talks that will be presented at the workshop are:

• J. D. Mathews, New Aeronomic and Radio Science Results from Meteor Observations Made Using the Large-Aperture V/UHF Radars
• Sigrid Close, CORRELATION OF HEAD ECHO AND TRAIL PARAMETERS USING SIMULTANEOUS VHF/UHF ALTAIR DATA
• H Chandra Leonid meteor showers and the Ionospheric effects over Ahmedabad