Physics Department Seminar | University of Alaska Fairbanks |
J O U R N A L C L U B |
Sprite Spectral and Spatial Observations with 100 ms Resolution |
by |
Dr. Matthew G. Mcharg |
United States Air Force Academy |
Sprites are transient luminous events witnessed
in the middle atmosphere above active thunderstorms. We review the basics of
sprites and related phenomena, and discuss recent measurements of sprites made
with high speed digital cameras. Our observations were made at
10,000 frames per second (100 ms temporal resolution) at varying spatial
resolutions. These observations reveal details of both the spectral and spatial
evolution of sprite development. | ||
Friday, 20 February 2009 | ||
Globe Room, Elvey Building | ||
3:45 PM |