State College in Centre County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Ionospheric Research
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. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • Communications • Education • Science & Medicine. 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. Marker 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.
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);
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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 163 times since then and 55 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 22, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
