Research Scientist
University of Colorado Boulder
David Skaggs Research Center
Patrick.Alken@noaa.gov
RESEARCH INTERESTS
- Geomagnetic field modeling
- Ionospheric E and F region current systems
- Analysis and calibration of satellite magnetic data
CURRENT RESEARCH
I am currently interested in the study of mid and low latitude current systems in the ionosphere, including the equatorial electrojet and Sq currents in the E-region, as well as gravity, pressure-gradient, and wind-driven currents in the F-region.
MISC INFORMATION
- Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Colorado, Boulder, 2009
- B.S. in Physics from Drexel University, 2003
- Co-chair of V-MOD working group, International Association of Geomagnetism and Aeronomy (IAGA)
- Member of American Geophysical Union (AGU)
CONSULTING
I am a co-founder of Flatirons Geomagnetic Services, a scientific consulting firm.