@proceedings {1026,
	title = {Analyzing Meteor Scatter Communications Through Citizen Science and Data Driven Methods},
	year = {2026},
	month = {03/2026},
	publisher = {HamSCI},
	address = {Newington, CT},
	abstract = {Meteor scatter communication is a radio propagation technique that exploits ionized trails produced by meteoroids as they enter Earth{\textquoteright}s atmosphere, enabling brief long-distance radio contacts. As meteors enter the Earth{\textquoteright}s atmosphere, they produce ionized trails which amateur radio operators utilize to bounce signals off, enabling short bursts of long-distance communication. This research investigates the historical growth, practical impact, and physical principles of the effect meteor scatter has on radio communication. Taking advantage of major meteor scatter events, including the Perseids and Geminids, data was collected during organized Meteor Scatter QSO Parties (MSQP). Amateur radio citizen scientists study ionospheric propagation by making contacts using meteor trails using diverse equipment and the WSJT-X digital communication software. The collected data sets from everyone containing a mixture of meteor scatter signals, aircraft scatter, and other propagations are compiled and submitted to an online public database for approval. To deal with the immense amount of data, a machine learning program was created to filter and classify data as meteor scatter events. This research indicates the usefulness of machine learning to isolate events within large scale data sets while gaining a deeper understanding of utilizing meteor induced ionization and its role in radio propagation.},
	author = {Nina Tormann}
}
@proceedings {973,
	title = {Electron thermionic emission and tunneling  transport in spherically symmetric charged grains in dusty plasmas},
	year = {2025},
	month = {03/2025},
	publisher = {HamSCI},
	address = {Newark, NJ},
	abstract = {<p>Electron emission from charged spherical dusty grains plays a crucial role in plasma environments, influencing charge dynamics and transport properties. This presentation explores thermionic emission and quantum tunneling as potential escape mechanisms for electrons in such systems. Using the Richardson-Dushman equation, we estimate thermionic emission currents at high temperatures, revealing significant electron loss under extreme conditions. Additionally, we analyze the feasibility of quantum tunneling, incorporating Debye shielding effects to assess barrier modifications and electron transmission probabilities. Our findings suggest that while thermionic emission dominates at elevated temperatures, tunneling can contribute non-negligibly in dense plasma conditions, influencing overall charge equilibrium. A promising direction for future probing is the impact of dynamic charge fluctuations on tunneling probabilities, which could further refine our understanding of electron escape processes in fluctuating plasma environments.</p>
},
	author = {Rebecca Potter and Nina Tormann and Argyrios Varonides}
}
@proceedings {957,
	title = {How Do We Put a HamSCI Personal Space Weather Station in Antarctica?},
	year = {2025},
	month = {03/2025},
	publisher = {HamSCI},
	address = {Newark, NJ},
	abstract = {<p>We present initial ideas on how to place a HamSCI Personal Space Weather Station at United States Antarctic Research Stations.</p>
},
	author = {Rebecca Potter and Nina Tormann and Christine Zakzewski and Majid Mokhtari and Nathaniel Frissell and Ken Martin and Jermey McLynch and Hyomin Kim and Gareth Perry and David McGaw and James LaBelle and Tedi Godfrey and Michael Hartje and Gwyn Griffiths and Rob Robinett and Paul Elliott}
}
