Science highlights from the Kjell Henriksen Observatory on Svalbard
The Kjell Henriksen Observatory (KHO) is the world’s largest optical observatory for auroral and airglow measurements, operated by the University Centre in Svalbard (UNIS). KHO is a unique site that lies underneath the dayside cusp, a funnel-shaped region where particles from the Sun can directly en...
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| author | Katie Herlingshaw Noora Partamies Charlotte M. van Hazendonk Mikko Syrjäsuo Lisa J. Baddeley Magnar G. Johnsen Nina K. Eriksen Ian McWhirter Anasuya Aruliah Mark J. Engebretson Kjellmar Oksavik Fred Sigernes Dag A. Lorentzen Takanori Nishiyama Matthew B. Cooper John Meriwether Stein Haaland Daniel Whiter |
| author_facet | Katie Herlingshaw Noora Partamies Charlotte M. van Hazendonk Mikko Syrjäsuo Lisa J. Baddeley Magnar G. Johnsen Nina K. Eriksen Ian McWhirter Anasuya Aruliah Mark J. Engebretson Kjellmar Oksavik Fred Sigernes Dag A. Lorentzen Takanori Nishiyama Matthew B. Cooper John Meriwether Stein Haaland Daniel Whiter |
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| description | The Kjell Henriksen Observatory (KHO) is the world’s largest optical observatory for auroral and airglow measurements, operated by the University Centre in Svalbard (UNIS). KHO is a unique site that lies underneath the dayside cusp, a funnel-shaped region where particles from the Sun can directly enter the Earth’s upper atmosphere, including the ionosphere. Building on the pioneering observations of its predecessor—the Auroral Station in Adventdalen, Svalbard—KHO has played a pivotal role in advancing our understanding of phenomena in the polar atmosphere. The Auroral Station and KHO have amassed climatological measurements over Svalbard for an impressive 40-year period. KHO’s diverse instrumentation, combined with other co-located optical and radar infrastructure, and in situ measurements from satellites and sounding rockets, has paved the way for impactful multi-instrument studies. Serving as an accessible testbed for instrument development, new types of instruments have recently been installed, both at KHO and on satellites. Beyond its scientific contributions, KHO has become an integral part of the Longyearbyen community, with students, visitors, and locals participating in tours and educational initiatives. This connection underscores KHO’s multi-functional role, not only as a centre for excellent research but also as a vital hub for public outreach and engagement. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-9c56e5ebe0854d67a051bc5055845bbd2025-01-30T15:41:40ZengCanadian Science PublishingArctic Science2368-74602025-01-011112510.1139/as-2024-0009Science highlights from the Kjell Henriksen Observatory on SvalbardKatie Herlingshaw0Noora Partamies1Charlotte M. van Hazendonk2Mikko Syrjäsuo3Lisa J. Baddeley4Magnar G. Johnsen5Nina K. Eriksen6Ian McWhirter7Anasuya Aruliah8Mark J. Engebretson9Kjellmar Oksavik10Fred Sigernes11Dag A. Lorentzen12Takanori Nishiyama13Matthew B. Cooper14John Meriwether15Stein Haaland16Daniel Whiter17Department of Geophysics, The University Centre in Svalbard, Longyearbyen, NorwayDepartment of Geophysics, The University Centre in Svalbard, Longyearbyen, NorwayDepartment of Geophysics, The University Centre in Svalbard, Longyearbyen, NorwayDepartment of Geophysics, The University Centre in Svalbard, Longyearbyen, NorwayDepartment of Geophysics, The University Centre in Svalbard, Longyearbyen, NorwayTromsø Geophysical Observatory, UiT, The Arctic University of Norway, Tromsø, NorwayDepartment of Geophysics, The University Centre in Svalbard, Longyearbyen, NorwayAtmospheric Physics Laboratory, University College London, London WC1E 6BT, UKAtmospheric Physics Laboratory, University College London, London WC1E 6BT, UKDepartment of Physics, Augsburg University, Minneapolis, MN, USADepartment of Geophysics, The University Centre in Svalbard, Longyearbyen, NorwayDepartment of Geophysics, The University Centre in Svalbard, Longyearbyen, NorwayDepartment of Geophysics, The University Centre in Svalbard, Longyearbyen, NorwayNational Institute of Polar Research, 10-3, Midoricho, Tachikawa, Tokyo 190-8518, JapanCenter for Solar-Terrestrial Research, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, NJ, USACenter for Solar-Terrestrial Research, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, NJ, USADepartment of Geophysics, The University Centre in Svalbard, Longyearbyen, NorwaySchool of Physics & Astronomy, University of Southampton, Southampton, UKThe Kjell Henriksen Observatory (KHO) is the world’s largest optical observatory for auroral and airglow measurements, operated by the University Centre in Svalbard (UNIS). KHO is a unique site that lies underneath the dayside cusp, a funnel-shaped region where particles from the Sun can directly enter the Earth’s upper atmosphere, including the ionosphere. Building on the pioneering observations of its predecessor—the Auroral Station in Adventdalen, Svalbard—KHO has played a pivotal role in advancing our understanding of phenomena in the polar atmosphere. The Auroral Station and KHO have amassed climatological measurements over Svalbard for an impressive 40-year period. KHO’s diverse instrumentation, combined with other co-located optical and radar infrastructure, and in situ measurements from satellites and sounding rockets, has paved the way for impactful multi-instrument studies. Serving as an accessible testbed for instrument development, new types of instruments have recently been installed, both at KHO and on satellites. Beyond its scientific contributions, KHO has become an integral part of the Longyearbyen community, with students, visitors, and locals participating in tours and educational initiatives. This connection underscores KHO’s multi-functional role, not only as a centre for excellent research but also as a vital hub for public outreach and engagement.https://cdnsciencepub.com/doi/10.1139/as-2024-0009Svalbardspace physicsAuroraionosphereKjell Henriksen Observatory |
| spellingShingle | Katie Herlingshaw Noora Partamies Charlotte M. van Hazendonk Mikko Syrjäsuo Lisa J. Baddeley Magnar G. Johnsen Nina K. Eriksen Ian McWhirter Anasuya Aruliah Mark J. Engebretson Kjellmar Oksavik Fred Sigernes Dag A. Lorentzen Takanori Nishiyama Matthew B. Cooper John Meriwether Stein Haaland Daniel Whiter Science highlights from the Kjell Henriksen Observatory on Svalbard Arctic Science Svalbard space physics Aurora ionosphere Kjell Henriksen Observatory |
| title | Science highlights from the Kjell Henriksen Observatory on Svalbard |
| title_full | Science highlights from the Kjell Henriksen Observatory on Svalbard |
| title_fullStr | Science highlights from the Kjell Henriksen Observatory on Svalbard |
| title_full_unstemmed | Science highlights from the Kjell Henriksen Observatory on Svalbard |
| title_short | Science highlights from the Kjell Henriksen Observatory on Svalbard |
| title_sort | science highlights from the kjell henriksen observatory on svalbard |
| topic | Svalbard space physics Aurora ionosphere Kjell Henriksen Observatory |
| url | https://cdnsciencepub.com/doi/10.1139/as-2024-0009 |
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