State College in Centre County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Ionospheric Research

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 21, 2019

1. Ionospheric Research Marker

Inscription. In 1963 faculty and students in the Electrical Engineering Dept's Ionosphere Research Lab developed a Radio Wave Cross-Modulation Facility consisting of a high-power transmitter and antenna beamed to the ionosphere. It furthered our understanding of upper atmosphere and allowed for improved methods to optimize long-distance communications. The first of its kind in the Western Hemisphere, the facility was inspired by Arthur Waynick, the lab's founder and director.

Erected by Penn State Alumni Association.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • Communications • Education • Science & Medicine. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania State University series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1963.

Location. 40° 47.724′ N, 77° 51.836′ W. Marker is in State College, Pennsylvania, in Centre County. It can be reached from Pattee Mall south of Pollock Road, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: State College PA 16801, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker

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is in the Pennsylvania Wilds.

It is also in the American Northeast,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Penn State Obelisk (within shouting distance of this marker); Armory (within shouting distance of this marker); Evan Pugh (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Main Bell (within shouting distance of this marker); Waring European Larch (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Willow (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); PENNSTAC (about 300 feet away); Schwab Auditorium (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in State College.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 21, 2019

2. Ionospheric Research Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 22, 2019. It was originally submitted on June 22, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 741 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 22, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.