A brief look at HAARP

The HAARP (High Frequency Active Auroral Research Program), started in 1990, has been under scrutiny and criticism several times in its existence. While some claims are far fetched given current knowledge and come off as nothing more than paranoia (claims such as weather domination or mind control), the most plausible military utilization of the technology is just as frightening. The HAARP facility is designed to research the ionosphere, a turbulent region of the atmosphere that is difficult to study due to the density being too light for weather balloons, but too thick for satellites. The ionosphere is important to communications due to its effect on radio signals and its role in buildup of electricity within the atmosphere.

The HAARP facility was designed to project radio waves into the ionosphere to induce change and study the results. In its current form it certainly has little effect on the environment or electronic systems; however, the research could lead to the capability of world-wide electronics disruption capability in the plausible scheme of things, and possibly weather control (most likely in the form of lightning). The most immediate concern of this is the HAARP research could lead to a SDI replacement that could be slipped in through treaties, as it is not specifically a missile defense device.

The government seems to be fairly open about the facility, with an open house once a year and all documents being unclassified. Still, people should be aware of what their government is doing, even if it is not immediately a concern. By maintaining awareness for things like HAARP when possible, we can monitor our government and keep them to their word about the positive applications of research funded largely in part by two military branches.

Stay aware, and keep thinking for yourself.

-Justin.