Astronomy and Astrophysics – Astrophysics
Scientific paper
Nov 2006
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=2006ihy..worke.105b&link_type=abstract
2nd UN/NASA Workshop on International Heliophysical Year and Basic Space Science. Proceedings of the conference held 27 Novembe
Astronomy and Astrophysics
Astrophysics
Scientific paper
The Department of Physics, Shivaji University has started M.Sc. (Physics) degree course with a specialization in space science with effect from 1991. Emphasis has been given to the subject of Solar-terrestrial Physics, Astronomy and Astrophysics. The Indian Institute of Geomagnetism, Mumbai and The Physical Research Laboratory, Ahmedabad gave considerable help in starting teaching and research activities by providing instrumentation for experiments related to solar-terrestrial physics. Presently we have Solar Microwave Radiometer, Night Airglow Photometer, Proton Precession Magnetometer, Partial Reflection Radar, Satellite Radio Scintillometer, Automatic Weather Station, Earthquake Prediction and Detection equipments. In addition, there is a Celestron 5” Telescope for optical observations of the Sun, Planets and other celestial phenomena like comets, eclipses etc. With the addition of optical filters such as H-alpha (6563Ao) and Helium-I (10830Ao) filters, solar flares and coronal holes can be monitored using ground based optical telescope. In order to make the experimental setup more complete, a research project proposal is being submitted to DST Govt. of India requesting funds for a Digital Ionosonde, GPS System, Riometer and a Flux-gate Magnetometer and a ST Radar for measurements of wind velocity, waves and turbulence phenomena in the stratosphere and troposphere. This proposed ST Radar and Partial Reflection Radar data can yield valuable data on the dynamics of the middle atmosphere, which is important for the study of sun-weather relationship including chemical and environmental processes in the middle atmosphere. When all the above experiments become operational; a database for STP events can be created with the financial help from DST. Such a database will be a significant contribution from Shivaji University, consistent with the programme of the International Heliophysical Year sponsored by UN/NASA and DST Govt. of India.
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Bhonsle Rajaram V.
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