Research

Research at Space@VT

Space@VT focuses on research investigations of the science, technological impact, and utilization of the geo-space environment. The goal of Space@VT is to develop a holistic approach to such research utilizing theoretical and advanced computational modeling as well as the development of scientific instruments and space missions for experimental data acquisition and analysis.

Research Facilities

Aeronomy / Remote Sensing Laboratory

Upper atmosphere & ionospheric processes

GNSS & Radio Science Laboratory

Advanced satellite navigation & timing

Space Systems Simulation Laboratory

Virtual spacecraft design & control

SuperDARN Space Weather Radar Facility

Global HF radar network monitoring space weather

Space Plasma Chamber

Simulated plasma & ionospheric conditions

Virginia Tech Ground Station

Real-time satellite communication & ops

Lower-Atmospheric Remote Sensing Lab

Tropospheric & weather coupling studies

MIST: Magnetosphere–Ionosphere Science Team

Coupled geospace dynamics & modeling

Research Interests

Upper Atmospheric & Space Plasma Physics Space Weather Spacecraft Dynamics & Control Advanced Propulsion Techniques

Research Capabilities

Satellite Mission Design & Remote Sensing Space-based Instrument Development Ground Magnetometer Network (AAL-PIP) Ionospheric Remote Sensing (SuperDARN) Spacecraft Modeling, Simulation & Design Physics-based Modeling & HPC GNSS Receiver Design

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