Accession Number:

AD0915474

Title:

Recent Experiments Exploring the Properties of F-Region Irregularities That Give Rise to 'Spread F' and Scintillations.

Descriptive Note:

Research and development rept. Jan-Jul 73,

Corporate Author:

NAVAL ELECTRONICS LAB CENTER SAN DIEGO CA

Personal Author(s):

• LaBahn, R. W.

Report Date:

1973-10-11

Pagination or Media Count:

21.0

Abstract:

The current state of knowledge of the F-region irregularity phenomenon is determined. In particular, the results of recent experiments are summarized 1 two in-situ satellite probes that determine the magnitudes, locations, and extents of the irregularity regions 2 ground-based vhf radar explorations that confirm the turbulent structure of the regions and 3 long-term monitorings of geostationary satellite beacons which reveal gross drift properties and the dependence on solar activity. Author

Descriptors:

• SCINTILLATION
• EXPERIMENTAL DATA
• RADAR SIGNALS
• RADAR EQUIPMENT
• RADIO BEACONS
• SYNCHRONOUS SATELLITES
• DRIFT
• FARADAY EFFECT
• PROBES
• SCIENTIFIC SATELLITES
• PLASMA CONTROL

Subject Categories:

• Atmospheric Physics
• Active and Passive Radar Detection and Equipment
• Radiofrequency Wave Propagation

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE