Accession Number:

AD0767186

Title:

Statistical Analysis of Shortwave Fadeout Occurrence for the Years 1955 to 1969

Descriptive Note:

Environmental research papers

Corporate Author:

AIR FORCE CAMBRIDGE RESEARCH LABS HANSCOM AFB MA

Personal Author(s):

• Hendl, Richard G.
• Skrivanek, Robert A.

Report Date:

1973-06-28

Pagination or Media Count:

22.0

Abstract:

Shortwave fadeout data for the period 1955 through 1969 were analyzed and correlated with solar flare data for the same period. Details of the analysis are presented along with various statistical presentations of the data. The validity of computerized objective procedures for matching geophysical data is shown. Some doubt is cast on the quality of the shortwave fadeout data during the early part of the period considered.

Descriptors:

• *RADIOFREQUENCY INTERFERENCE
• BLACKOUT(PROPAGATION)
• CORRELATION TECHNIQUES
• SOLAR FLARES

Subject Categories:

• Astrophysics
• Radiofrequency Wave Propagation
• Radio Communications

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE