Ionosphere: Dr. Eliana Nossa

Directed by Daniel L. Bernardi

There is a part of our atmosphere we don't breathe, but it keeps us alive.

At Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico, Eliana Nossa studies the ionosphere. This short films tells the story of Columbian researcher Eliana Nossa as she explains her study of the ever-changing universe, Arecibo's technology and data, and her role as a woman among her male colleagues. She studies the ionospheric irregularities that impact terrestrial communication.