Illinois researchers discover hot hydrogen atoms in Earth's upper atmosphere

Illinois researchers discover hot hydrogen atoms in Earth's upper atmosphere 12/15/2016 01:21 PM EST A team of University of Illinois researchers has discovered the existence of hot atomic hydrogen (H) atoms in an upper layer of Earth's atmosphere known as the thermosphere. This finding significantly changes current understanding of the H distribution and its interaction with other atmospheric constituents. Full story at http://www.ece.illinois.edu/newsroom/article/20899 Source University of Illinois College of Engineering This is an NSF News From the Field item. This e-mail update was generated automatically based on your subscription to the category listed above. Some updates may belong to more than one category, resulting in duplicate messages.   Subscriber Services: Manage Preferences  |  Unsubscribe  |  Help  |  Contact NSF   Follow NSF:  This email was sent to mantiskhiralla@gmail.com using GovDelivery, on behalf of: National Science Foundation Update · 4201 Wilson Boulevard · Arlington, VA 22230 · 703-292-5111