Dr. Trond S. Trondsen
is a Research Associate with the Institute for Space Research at the University of Calgary, Canada.
He specializes in ground and space-based high temporal and spatial resolution imaging of the Aurora Borealis,
employing modern low-light-level imaging instrumentation. Some of the projects he is directly involved in are listed
in the following section.![[ Home of Trond ]](ib-main/top-logo-33333.gif){kind=logo} |
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Dr. Trond S. Trondsen
is a Research Associate with the Institute for Space Research at the University of Calgary, Canada.
He specializes in ground and space-based high temporal and spatial resolution imaging of the Aurora Borealis,
employing modern low-light-level imaging instrumentation. Some of the projects he is directly involved in are listed
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The Portable Auroral Imager
(PAI) provides high
temporal and spatial resolution optical measurements of auroral
microphysics. High sensitivity is achieved through the use of modern
image intensifier technology in conjunction with a charge-coupled device (CCD).
The Northern Solar Terrestrial Array
(NORSTAR) is a scientific project designed for the
study of large-scale auroral processes. The network includes auroral all-sky imagers,
meridian-scanning photometers as well as riometers, deployed across northern Canada.
(web pages under construction).
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Development of Automated All-Sky Imaging Systems The following are miscellaneous project pages for NORSTAR cameras Polaris, Aqsaniq, and Wilbur — mainly for my own personal reference:
Polaris — the new Gillam, MB, ASI (2000 to current)
Aqsaniq/Taqqiila — at Rankin Inlet/Resolute Bay
Wilbur — the original Gillam ASI (1986-2000)
Polar Camera (PoCa) Notes (Eureka, Ellesmere Island, 1993-1999) |
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Coordinated PAI - EISCAT Svalbard Radar Interferometer Campaign
EISCAT often detects strong anomalous echoes. They were earlier thought of as coherent
reflections from satellites. But many of these echoes may stem from localized
plasma instabilities. A satisfactory physical interpretation has not yet been found.
To address the issue we ran the ESR radar in interferometer mode, with the U of C
Portable Auroral Imager co-aligned. Both instruments had a spatial resolution of
about 100 meter at 105 km altitude.
Simulating the Aurora
A first ever attempt at generating synthetic images and animations of the
aurora borealis employing high-performance computer workstation technology
and recent advances within the field of Computer Science, while at the same time
incorporating very real auroral physics.
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Enhanced Polar Outflow Probe
(ePOP) is a Canadian Space Agency Small Payloads Program Space Environment
Micro-satellite, scheduled for a 2005 launch.
Imager for Magnetopause-to-Aurora Global Exploration
(IMAGE)
uses neutral atom, ultraviolet, and radio imaging techniques to
identify the dominant mechanisms for injecting plasma into the magnetosphere
on substorm and magnetic storm time scales, and to determine the directly
driven response of the magnetosphere to solar wind changes as well as to
discover how and where magnetospheric plasmas are energized, transported, and
subsequently lost during substorms and magnetic storms. The CSA/UofC
contributed the design for the
FUV/WIC
auroral imager.
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Keo Scientific Ltd.
A wholly Canadian-owned purveyor of fine imaging solutions for geophysical research. A spin-off from the University of Calgary's Institute for Space Research.
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List of Journal Publications
Refereed journal articles. [Not up to date].
Other Publications
Talks, posters, other presentations. [Not up to date].
Ph.D. Dissertation
Media Relations
The Campaign Mode — An Essential Tool in Auroral Microphysics
This talk was given at the 3rd Space Environment Workshop, Kananaskis
Village, Alberta, Canada, November 9, 2002. Images embedded within the
presentation may be clicked for full motion video sequences. The total size
of the material is approximately 1 GB. Be patient while movies load.
Note that files were created on a Mac, they may or may not display
correctly on other platforms.
This presentation is ©2002-2003 T. S. Trondsen — no part of it may be
re-used without the express permission of the author.
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Nostalghia.com |
mastersofcinema.org
— A hobby project.
Eureka/MoC
— The above hobby projects inspired a new line of connoisseur DVDs...
Useful Links
— No longer maintained...
Important Announcement
— Please Read
Viet Nam photos
— From Ha Long to Ho Chi Minh City
Boston photos
— Boston and environs...
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Postal Address:
Dr. Trond Steinar Trondsen
Imaging Specialist
Institute for Space Research
University of Calgary
Department of Physics and Astronomy
2500 University Drive NW
Calgary, AB T2N 1N4
CANADA
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Electronic Access:
Tel : +1.403.220.7913
Fax : +1.403.210.8974 (att.: Trondsen)
WWW : http://www.phys.ucalgary.ca/~trondsen/
FTP :
email: please use the U of C Directory
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