Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics / University of California | United States
Dr. Bernard V. Jackson is a distinguished physicist renowned for his contributions to solar corona, heliosphere, and transient phenomena research. His career began as a Skylab coronagraph postdoctoral fellow at the High Altitude Observatory in Boulder, Colorado, during the 1970s. Since joining the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) in the late 1970s, Dr. Jackson has made significant advancements in radio physics, interplanetary scintillation (IPS), and plasma physics. Notably, he played a crucial role in developing the UCSD IPS telescope array near Fallbrook, California, after the original instrumentation near Carlsbad was destroyed by fire in 1983. As a Co-Investigator (CoI) for the LASCO C3 instrument and a key contributor to the Solar Mass Ejection Imager (SMEI) project, Dr. Jackson has enhanced our understanding of heliospheric imaging and remote sensing.
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Strengths for the Awards✨
- 🌟 Pioneering Contributions: Dr. Jackson’s extensive research on the solar corona, heliosphere, and transient phenomena has significantly advanced the understanding of interplanetary space.
- 📡 Instrument Development: Key contributions to the development of the UCSD IPS telescope array and the Solar Mass Ejection Imager (SMEI) demonstrate his leadership in instrumental innovation.
- 🔍 Data Analysis and Accessibility: The development of tomographic analysis programs and his commitment to making heliospheric data accessible to the scientific community highlight his impact on space weather forecasting.
- 📚 Prolific Publication Record: With over 300 journal articles and review papers, his scholarly output showcases sustained productivity and global recognition.
- 🌐 Collaborative Impact: His partnerships with NASA, the U.S. Air Force, and international research teams emphasize his collaborative spirit and influence across scientific communities.
🎓 Education
- B.S. in Physics – University of Illinois, 1964
- Ph.D. in Physics – Indiana University, 1970
📚 Experience
Dr. Jackson’s career spans decades of cutting-edge research at UCSD, focusing on IPS and plasma physics. He contributed significantly to the design, development, and testing of components for SMEI, launched in 2003 on the Air Force Space Test Program Coriolis Mission spacecraft. Furthermore, he developed a tomographic analysis program for accurate analysis of heliospheric data, making interplanetary scintillation data accessible for both scientific communities and the public through the NASA-Goddard Community Coordinated Modeling Center (CCMC).
🔬 Research Interests On Physics
Dr. Jackson’s research primarily revolves around the study of the solar corona, heliosphere, interplanetary scintillation, and plasma physics. His pioneering work in heliospheric tomography has been instrumental in understanding coronal mass ejections (CMEs) and solar wind structures.
🏆 Awards
Dr. Jackson’s exceptional contributions have earned him recognition as a leader in heliospheric imaging. He has been involved in numerous NASA and US Air Force-funded projects, underscoring his vital role in advancing space weather prediction and solar research.
📝 Publications
Dr. Jackson has published over 300 journal articles and review papers. Some selected publications include:
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The multiview observatory for solar terrestrial science (MOST)
- Authors: N. Gopalswamy, S.D. Christe, S.F. Fung, Y. Park, B.V. Jackson
- Year: 2024
- Citations: 5
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Magnetohydrodynamic simulation of coronal mass ejections using interplanetary scintillation data observed from radio sites ISEE and LOFAR
- Authors: K. Iwai, R.A. Fallows, M.M. Bisi, M. Tokumaru, K.N.I. Fujiki
- Year: 2023
- Citations: 3
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Interplanetary scintillation (IPS) analyses during LOFAR campaign mode periods that include the first three Parker Solar Probe close passes of the Sun
- Authors: B.V. Jackson, M. Tokumaru, R.A. Fallows, L. Cota, M.T. Bracamontes
- Year: 2023
- Citations: 7
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Application of novel interplanetary scintillation visualisations using LOFAR: A case study of merged CMEs from September 2017
- Authors: R.A. Fallows, K. Iwai, B.V. Jackson, M.M. Bisi, P. Zucca
- Year: 2023
- Citations: 6
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Validation of heliospheric modeling algorithms through pulsar observations I: Interplanetary scintillation-based tomography
- Authors: C. Tiburzi, B.V. Jackson, L. Cota, M. Tokumaru, P. Zucca
- Year: 2023
- Citations: 6
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Forecasting Heliospheric CME Solar-Wind Parameters Using the UCSD Time-Dependent Tomography and ISEE Interplanetary Scintillation Data: The 10 March 2022 CME
- Authors: B.V. Jackson, M. Tokumaru, K. Iwai, S. Yokota, Y. Saito
- Year: 2023
- Citations: 2
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CME propagation through the heliosphere: Status and future of observations and model development
- Authors: M.B. Temmer, C. Scolini, I.G. Richardson, A.M. Veronig, B. Zhuang
- Year: 2023
- Citations: 16
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The Faraday Effect Tracker of Coronal and Heliospheric Structures (FETCH) instrument
- Authors: E.A. Jensen, N. Gopalswamy, L.B.I.I.I. Wilson, B.V. Jackson, M.N. Kenny
- Year: 2023
- Citations: 4
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BepiColombo Science Investigations During Cruise and Flybys at the Earth, Venus and Mercury
- Authors: V. Mangano, M. Dósa, M. Fraenz, M. Kobayashi, W. Baumjohann
- Year: 2021
- Citations: 34
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Impact of Inner Heliospheric Boundary Conditions on Solar Wind Predictions at Earth
- Authors: S. Gonzi, M. Weinzierl, F.X. Bocquet, C.J. Henney, C. Nick Arge
- Year: 2021
- Citations: 16
📅 Conclusion
Dr. Bernard V. Jackson’s pioneering work in heliospheric imaging and interplanetary scintillation has profoundly advanced our understanding of the solar wind and coronal mass ejections. His dedication to data accessibility and collaboration with the global scientific community continues to shape the future of space weather prediction and solar research. Dr. Jackson’s career exemplifies a lifelong commitment to unraveling the complexities of our solar system.
