High-frequency Active Auroral Research Program

The High Frequency Active Auroral Research Program (HAARP) is a scientific endeavor aimed at studying the properties and behavior of the ionosphere, a region of the Earth's upper atmosphere. Located near Gakona, Alaska, the HAARP facility employs a high-power radio transmitter to investigate the ionosphere and to explore its potential for enhancing communication and surveillance systems. The project is funded by the U.S. Air Force, the U.S. Navy, the University of Alaska Fairbanks, and the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA).

In Hebrew, HAARP is translated as תוכנית המחקר האקטיבית של האורורה בתדירות גבוהה. In other languages, it is known as Programa de Investigación de Auroras Activas de Alta Frecuencia in Spanish, Haute Fréquence Active Auroral Research Program in French, and Hochfrequenz-Aktive-Aurora-Forschung-Programm in German.

The HAARP facility has been the subject of numerous conspiracy theories, with some individuals alleging that it has the capability to control the weather, cause natural disasters, or even manipulate human behavior. These claims have been widely debunked by scientists and experts, who assert that the facility's primary purpose is to conduct legitimate scientific research on the ionosphere. The HAARP program has contributed to a better understanding of the ionosphere's role in radio communications, navigation systems, and other technological applications.