Jonathan B. Snively

Jonathan B. Snively is a Professor of Engineering Physics in the Department of Physical Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. His research focuses on atmospheric wave dynamics, particularly acoustic and gravity waves in the mesosphere and lower thermosphere (MLT), and their impacts on the ionosphere and airglow layers.

His research interests include:

• Numerical modeling of atmospheric waves
• Troposphere-to-ionosphere coupling
• Ionospheric disturbances from natural and artificial sources
• GNSS and radar-based detection of ionospheric perturbations
• Virtual reality applications for atmospheric data visualization

His recent publications highlight work on ionospheric disturbances from SpaceX Falcon 9 deorbit maneuvers, seismic infrasound propagation, and the influence of planetary waves on plasma instabilities. His research integrates geophysical modeling, remote sensing, and computational techniques to study energy transfer across atmospheric layers.

Scientific contributions include:

• Modeling wave-induced ionospheric signatures
• Development of VR tools for atmospheric data exploration
• Analysis of rocket launch effects on the ionosphere
• Investigation of earthquake-generated infrasound in the upper atmosphere

Dr. Snively actively supervises research work and collaborates on projects involving numerical simulations and observational data analysis. His work is supported by ongoing research output and interdisciplinary collaborations. He is involved in advancing methods for detecting and interpreting atmospheric and ionospheric disturbances using novel observational platforms.