Norwegian scientists deploy 10,000-antenna radar to study aurora phenomena

4 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Apr 25

The new radar system, installed in Norway, features 10,000 antennas and aims to analyze the northern lights’ density and movement.
Researchers hope the advanced radar will provide unprecedented insights into the mechanisms behind auroral variations, deepening scientific understanding of electromagnetic interactions in Earth’s atmosphere.
This marks a significant technological leap from early aurora experiments, such as Karl Lemstrom’s 19th-century apparatus, reflecting ongoing efforts to unravel the mysteries of natural electromagnetic phenomena.

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