"Diurnal Variation and Duration of Meteors Usable for Radio Communications" is a research project by Kyra Slovacek, former student at Monarch High School. This study explores the physics and atmospheric science behind Meteor Burst Communications (MBC), and analyzes how the local time of day plays into the reliability of this method of communication.
Check out the technical blog for information about the KARL system!
International Science and Engineering Fair
Finalist
Colorado Science and Engineering Fair
1st Place, Physics
Ryan Patterson Scholarship (Sponsored by Intel)
CSU Fort Collins Scholarship
US Department of Commerce Award for Excellence in Science and Engineering
Koppa Research LLC Einstein Award for Achievement in Modern Physics
Boulder Valley Regional Science Fair and Symposium
1st Place, Physics (Science Fair)
Best in Show
International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) Finalist
Colorado Science and Engineering Fair (CSEF) Finalist
NASA Earth System Science Award
1st Place, Physics (Symposium)
Dave Andreatta (WD0HXN) - Radio Expert and Mentor
Katharine Ellis - Research Coordinator
Family, friends, and teachers who have guided and supported me along the way!
"Catch a Falling Star" (ARRL)
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