Advanced Ionospheric Probe (AIP)

The Advanced Ionospheric Probe (AIP) is a scientific instrument designed to study the Earth's ionosphere—the layer of charged particles high above the surface. By measuring properties like electron density and temperature, AIP helps scientists understand space weather, radio signal behavior, and communication systems. It provides valuable data that improves our knowledge of how the ionosphere interacts with solar activity and impacts technological systems. Essentially, AIP acts like a high-tech thermometer and sensor suite that offers insights into the dynamic environment of the Earth's upper atmosphere.