Scientist with an interest in plasma physics, heliophysics, astrophysical plasmas, CMEs, space weather, satellite pollution, climate, aviation, astronavigation, and electric propulsion. Several years experience in leading diverse engineering projects. My MS focused on algorithm development with a strong background in research and data analysis. I am skilled in MATLAB, Python, SQL, data manipulation, and physical modeling. My PhD focused on MCNP, cluster computing, plasma double layers, and ionospheric physics.One of the most urgent issues today is space debris. The space industry is re-stratifying the planetary system by placing huge masses of the most conductive materials found on earth into the plasma system. I'm concerned how this may impact our plasma system and how space weather and geomagnetic activity may increase risk. Space debris can also hit aircraft and such an accident can happen with essentially no means to detect the root cause. A feature on this topic was discussed in AIAA: https://aerospaceamerica.aiaa.org/features/dodging-debris/ It is becoming clear that the risks of this are highly underestimated. Pilots are starting to report receiving alarming warning messages regarding space debris.The aerospace community needs to work more on space debris and space pollution before it becomes unmanageable. Soon every hour a satellite will be reentering and creating debris and it is unknown how this may impact our atmosphere and plasma environment. If anyone is working on space pollution or knows of any opportunities, I’d be grateful to connect.Read my op-ed: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/apr/16/dead-satellite-space-earth-magnetic-field
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Plasma Physics ConsultantAstroplane 2019 - PresentAerospace, plasma physics, and geomagnetic consultingGovernment grants to pursue innovative aerospace technology in collaboration with the Institute of Human and Machine Cognition -
Research ScientistAir Force Research Laboratory 2017 - 2020Improving ion propulsion technology through chemical physics experimentation and optical emission excitation spectroscopy in support of HETsColliding xenon with neutral chemistry from LEO to assess electron temperatures of plasma plumes with MC and Collisional Radiative Modeling Build of a cation beam instrument for satellite oxygen drag sensors -
Stardust Space Mission ResearcherNasa - National Aeronautics And Space Administration 2012 - 2013Analysis via synchrotron spectroscopy of comet grains & interstellar medium particles that returned to earth from the Stardust Spacecraft's sample return capsule, thus proving the origin of life came from comets
Sierra Solter Education Details
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Astrophysics -
Astrophysics (Summer Session) -
Aerospace Engineering - Software/Automation -
Plasma And High-Temperature Physics
Frequently Asked Questions about Sierra Solter
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Sierra Solter works for Astroplane
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Sierra Solter's current role is Physicist.
What schools did Sierra Solter attend?
Sierra Solter attended University Of California, Berkeley, Yale University, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, University Of Iceland (Háskóli Íslands).
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