Dr. Komjathy investigates GPS and other sensors to study the temporal and spatial variation of the global ionosphere including the use of global empirical, physics-based and assimilative ionospheric models. Specializes in developments of ionospheric mitigation and remote sensing techniques conducting research in natural hazards detection of earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions using ground- and space-based GNSS data and infrasound measurements. Dr. Komjathy leads new activities that expand the group’s focus beyond GNSS-related remote sensing techniques, targeting novel terrestrial and planetary applications including planetary surface and atmospheric coupling.
Dr. Komjathy’ team developed two innovative techniques to potentially detect and measure seismicity on Venus: 1) an orbiting infrared camera to look for seismic-wave-generated Venus airglow perturbations and 2) infrasound detection using balloon platforms on Venus. Dr. Komjathy designed, organized and conducted major Earth analogue field experiments to test precise pressure sensors to detect infrasound signals using aerostats and piloted hot-air balloons.
