Browsing: NASA’s Atmospheric Waves Experiment

NASA’s Atmospheric Waves Experiment (AWE) is a mission aimed at studying atmospheric gravity waves in Earth’s mesosphere and lower thermosphere. These waves, generated by weather patterns and disturbances in the lower atmosphere, can impact satellite operations, GPS signals, and communication systems. By observing these waves from its vantage point on the International Space Station (ISS), AWE will investigate how energy and momentum are transferred through Earth’s atmosphere. The data collected will help improve understanding of space weather phenomena, leading to better models for predicting impacts on space- and ground-based technology systems.