Collaboration with Dartmouth College that brings together researchers from the communities of applied mathematics, astrophysics, computational physics, fluid dynamics, fusion, and space physics to explore fundamental aspects of magnetic reconnection and turbulence
Space Science
Space Science
UNH space research spans all of the space sciences, with studies ranging from the ionosphere to the Earth's magnetosphere, the local solar system, and out to the farthest reaches of the universe. Investigations of the Earth's environment in the solar system look at space as a laboratory for plasma physics. Theoretical models and and satellite investigations are used to study the solar-terrestrial radiation environment. High energy astrophysics investigations involve the sensing of energetic astrophysical objects with ground, balloon, and satellite detectors.
To learn more, explore the departments, programs, Institutes, and Centers listed below.
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UNH has been involved with, Recent NASA missions that are STEREO (launched 2006) Upcoming missions for which FIREBIRD (launch date 2013) |
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Colleges & Schools
College of Engineering and Physical Sciences (CEPS)
Research Groups in the Space Science Center (SSC),
Institute for the Study of Earth, Oceans and Space (EOS):
Research Institutes & Centers
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A multidisciplinary scientific research institute dedicated to understanding the integrated behavior of the Earth and its surrounding universe
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With support from NASA, stimulate and enhance science and mathematics education at all levels; providing motivation, improving quality, and increasing access for students, teachers, and the general public
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Fosters research and graduate education in all the space sciences, with studies ranging from the ionosphere, to the Earth’s magnetosphere, to the local solar system, out to the farthest reaches of the universe
Ways to Get Involved
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