Our colleagues are in Europe, Scandanavia, Russia, China, India, Australia, Africa, South America, the United States, and Japan. The members of ISAS work in conjunction with other Canadians and with international teams of scientists, engineers, and technologists. It is the largest and most comprehensive STP Institute in Canada. Out colleagues are in Eruope, Scandanavia, Russia, China, India, Australia, Africa, South America, the United States, and Japan. It is the largest and most comprehensive Solar-Terrestrial Physics (STP) and Atmospheric Science Institute in Canada. ISAS developed observing systems for space and atmospheric sciences, ground based optical and radar instruments, and satellite systems, remote sensing technology, and knowledge of STP processes are a vital resource for 'Canadian Space Science' and couples powerfully into high-technology industries.Ĭurrently the Institute consists of approximately 40 persons: 6 Physics and Engineering Physics professors who are also Principal Investigators of ISAS programs (plus 3 Emeriti), 2 Adjunct Professors, 3 Research Associates, 6 Research Assistants and Engineers, 1 Technician and 1 Clerical Admininstrative staff and 19 Grad Students. Since that time members of the Institute have expanded the world's knowledge and understanding of how the sun and the earth interact and trained more than 200 scientists and engineers in a wide range of technical and scientific areas. The Institute of Space and Atmospheric Studies (ISAS) was formed in 1956 to study the aurora (northern lights), the related 'disturbances' in the upper atmosphere and ionosphere, and the effects of solar activity upon climate.

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