Well I know that scientists at UAF here in Fairbanks Alaska run the poker flats research facility North of Fox Alaska (UAF is my alma madre and I am a
member of the alumni club). They primarily launch rockets to conduct auroral research. From what I understand they can actually release certain
chemicals in the upper atmosphere where auroras take place which actually changes the color of the auroral display. From what I understand is that
they used to do this in the past to make the auroral displays red in order to study them more closely with instruments on the ground. Actually, One
of my favorite fishing spots for arctic grayling is right near the entrance to Poker Flats!
Poker Flats Research Range
However, notice how almost all of the links are dead.. No links to scientific data, nothing..
There is also a NOAA facility just North of Fox which many people believe is part of HAARP operations. It is known as the Fairbanks Command and Data
Acquisition Station (also known as the Gilmore Satellite Tracking Station). This facility gives daily guided tours of the place. Granted, security
is always ensuring that the facility isn't breached illegally, however the security of this facility is a far cry from the main HAARP facility
further south (alot further south). I haven't yet had the chance to go out and take one of the guided tours of the facility yet, but I plan to.
This place monitors satellites (primarily for weather obviously) and has the capability to both send and recieve satellite information.
However...
NESDIS-Fairbanks Command & Data Acquisition Station MAIN NOAA site
Gilmore Tracking Station INFO LINK 1
Gilmore Tracking Station INFO LINK 2
From INFO LINK 2 above.. www.blm.gov
According to NOAA, the public derives numerous benefits from the tracking station, officially called the Fairbanks Command and Data Acquisition
Station. Benefits include quicker response to natural disasters, improved weather forecasts, and enhanced search and rescue capabilities.
The facility also supports scientific research in climatology and atmospheric studies, oceanography, and other fields.
"atmospheric studies" could be a reference to HAARP-related activities, not to mention "other fields" whatever that means..
This area North of Fairbanks has satellite tracking equipment all over the place probably because it is a well-known as a radio dead-zone. 5-10 miles
North of Fox all radio stations cut out completely. Primarily because of the topography (However, I don't know if other factors are involved).
-ChriS
[edit on 23-6-2008 by BlasteR]
[edit on 23-6-2008 by BlasteR]
[edit on 23-6-2008 by BlasteR]