Researchers Explore the Space Environment (IMAGE) Boston College Caption With a five-year, $10.6 million contract from the US Air Force, Boston College's Institute for Scientific Research will study solar emissions analysis and research, radio frequency (RF) wave propagation, ionospheric remote sensing, ionospheric irregularities, and multiple approaches for modeling ionospheric conditions. Credit NASA Usage Restrictions Please credit NASA for the image. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.