@proceedings {1045,
	title = {Personal Space Weather Station Observations of the Gannon Geomagnetic Storm},
	year = {2026},
	month = {03/2026},
	publisher = {HamSCI},
	address = {Newington, CT},
	abstract = {The geomagnetic storm known as the Gannon Storm took place from 10-13 May 2024. Classified as a G5 geomagnetic storm, the Gannon Storm was the most extreme event of its kind to occur in the past two decades. Space weather events of this magnitude have significant impacts on orbiting satellites, navigation systems, power grids, and communications. Particularly, geomagnetic storms are known to disrupt technologies that utilize the high frequency (HF) portion of the radio spectrum. The aim of this study is to understand the Gannon Storm{\textquoteright}s effects on HF propagation. Using the Ham Radio Science Citizen Investigation{\textquoteright}s network of personal space weather stations (PSWSs), Doppler shift data gathered during the Gannon Storm is examined and compared against data collected on days with quieter geomagnetic conditions. PSWS receivers detected elevated Doppler shifts among traveling HF signals and more interruptions to the signals than is typical. Studying the Gannon Storm{\textquoteright}s effects on HF propagation can inform how technologies that rely on these frequencies may be better equipped against similar extreme space weather events in the future.~~~},
	author = {Rebecca Potter and Nathaniel Frissell and Gwyn Griffiths and Kuldeep Pandey}
}
@proceedings {973,
	title = {Electron thermionic emission and tunneling  transport in spherically symmetric charged grains in dusty plasmas},
	year = {2025},
	month = {03/2025},
	publisher = {HamSCI},
	address = {Newark, NJ},
	abstract = {<p>Electron emission from charged spherical dusty grains plays a crucial role in plasma environments, influencing charge dynamics and transport properties. This presentation explores thermionic emission and quantum tunneling as potential escape mechanisms for electrons in such systems. Using the Richardson-Dushman equation, we estimate thermionic emission currents at high temperatures, revealing significant electron loss under extreme conditions. Additionally, we analyze the feasibility of quantum tunneling, incorporating Debye shielding effects to assess barrier modifications and electron transmission probabilities. Our findings suggest that while thermionic emission dominates at elevated temperatures, tunneling can contribute non-negligibly in dense plasma conditions, influencing overall charge equilibrium. A promising direction for future probing is the impact of dynamic charge fluctuations on tunneling probabilities, which could further refine our understanding of electron escape processes in fluctuating plasma environments.</p>
},
	author = {Rebecca Potter and Nina Tormann and Argyrios Varonides}
}
@proceedings {957,
	title = {How Do We Put a HamSCI Personal Space Weather Station in Antarctica?},
	year = {2025},
	month = {03/2025},
	publisher = {HamSCI},
	address = {Newark, NJ},
	abstract = {<p>We present initial ideas on how to place a HamSCI Personal Space Weather Station at United States Antarctic Research Stations.</p>
},
	author = {Rebecca Potter and Nina Tormann and Christine Zakzewski and Majid Mokhtari and Nathaniel Frissell and Ken Martin and Jermey McLynch and Hyomin Kim and Gareth Perry and David McGaw and James LaBelle and Tedi Godfrey and Michael Hartje and Gwyn Griffiths and Rob Robinett and Paul Elliott}
}
