HAARP Research Program (High Frequency Active Auroral Research Program) is an American research initiative focused on the ionosphere to develop new radio communication technologies and special military uses.

Objectives:

Investigating the effects of artificial ionosphere excitation to improve radio wave communication and surveillance.

Tools Used:

Powerful HF radio transmitter (IRI) with 180 antennas.

VHF and UHF radars.

Magnetometer and other advanced communication systems.

Location and Time:

Research station located in Gakona, Alaska.

Research started in 1990, with HAARP station established in 1993.

Participants and Funding:

Funded by the U.S. Air Force and Navy, in collaboration with universities and DARPA.

Involves scientists worldwide and many U.S. universities.

Experiments and Results:

Project transmits at 3.6MW in the HF range (2.8MHz to 10MHz), studying effects on the ionosphere.

Experiment objectives include improving communication and navigation in both private and military sectors.