Arecibo Ionospheric Observatory

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Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

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Summary

Provides background on the Arecibo Ionospheric Observatory, located in Puerto Rico, a radio and radar telescope that is part of the National Astronomy and Ionosphere Center, operated by Cornell Uni...

Provides background on the Arecibo Ionospheric Observatory, located in Puerto Rico, a radio and radar telescope that is part of the National Astronomy and Ionosphere Center, operated by Cornell University under a cooperative agreement with NSF. Explains research conducted at Arecibo; summarizes findings of National Research Council and NSF senior review reports; and reviews funding questions, and Congressional activity.

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