Simulating the spectral and intensity characteristics of the aurora

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dc.contributor.advisorRokne, Jon G.
dc.contributor.authorAndreotti, Julie Lynn
dc.date.accessioned2005-08-16T17:03:03Z
dc.date.available2005-08-16T17:03:03Z
dc.date.issued2004
dc.descriptionBibliography: p. 101-105en
dc.descriptionSome pages are in colour.en
dc.description.abstractThis thesis presents a simulation of auroral spectra, intensity values, and the genera­tion of realistic auroral images. Background information for auroral physics and ex­isting research is included. The simulation extends the methodology used in existing auroral simulation research by using dynamic subdivision to model the interactions in a spatial frame of reference, subdividing regions of high activity. The dynamic subdivision method is combined with a view independent mechanism for tracking the reactions to provide an efficient yet comprehensive analysis of auroral behavior. The advantage of the simulation presented in this thesis lies in its flexibility for modeling aurora based on scientifically-sound components and methods while allowing for the easy creation of realistic auroral images and animations suitable for use in the enter­tainment industry. The spectral results and simulation images are compared with existing data. In conclusion, potential extensions of these methods to other areas of auroral research are noted.en
dc.format.extentx, 105 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.en
dc.identifier.citationAndreotti, J. L. (2004). Simulating the spectral and intensity characteristics of the aurora (Master's thesis, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada). Retrieved from https://prism.ucalgary.ca. doi:10.11575/PRISM/19041en_US
dc.identifier.doihttp://dx.doi.org/10.11575/PRISM/19041
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/1880/41606
dc.language.isoeng
dc.publisher.institutionUniversity of Calgaryen
dc.publisher.placeCalgaryen
dc.rightsUniversity of Calgary graduate students retain copyright ownership and moral rights for their thesis. You may use this material in any way that is permitted by the Copyright Act or through licensing that has been assigned to the document. For uses that are not allowable under copyright legislation or licensing, you are required to seek permission.
dc.titleSimulating the spectral and intensity characteristics of the aurora
dc.typemaster thesis
thesis.degree.disciplineComputer Science
thesis.degree.grantorUniversity of Calgary
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Science (MSc)
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ucalgary.thesis.accessionTheses Collection 58.002:Box 1487 520492004
ucalgary.thesis.notesUARCen
ucalgary.thesis.uarcreleaseyen
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