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Funding shortfalls threaten Alaska ionosphere research center

HAARP, where scientists study the aurora and High North communications, is one of four high-frequency research centers in the world — but it’s struggling to find funding.

By Melody Schreiber May 23, 2019
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The High-frequency Active Auroral Research Program (HAARP), operated by the University of Alaska Fairbanks, allows scientists to study the ionosphere — from the effects of the aurora on radio systems to aircraft communications in the High North.

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