Jack Doolittle
Position :
Consulting Professor
Bio :
Research Areas
- Magnetospheric and Ionospheric Physics
- Wave Induced Particle Precipitation
- Aurora and Atmospheric Optical Emissions
Education
- B.A., University of Montana (Physics, 1973)
- M.A., University of Montana (Physics & Astronomy, 1976)
- Ph.D., Stanford University (Electrical Engineering, 1982)
Specific Research Interests
- Modification of the ionosphere and radiation belts through wave-induced electron precipitation
- Spaceborne instrumentation design and development
- Unmanned geophysical observatory development
- Management of research and development programs
Other Information
- WIPER Program Manager (2005 – present)
- Lockheed Martin Advanced Technology Center, Sr. Staff Physicist (1983 – present)
- Utah State University, Electrical Engineering, Assistant Professor (1982 – 1983)
- Siple Station, Antarctica, Station Science Leader, Winter-over 1977
- First observations of auroral emissions due to VLF wave-induced electron precipitation
- Author or co-author of 31 scientific publications
- Recipient of Antarctic Service Medal, National Science Foundation
- Honored by Geographic Feature, “Doolittle Bluff” (77°37'S, 162°38'E, elevation 1,835 m)