Accession Number:

ADA063994

Title:

Exact Ray Paths in a Multisegment Quasiparabolic Ionosphere. Equations for hf Ray Paths Aid in Displaying Propagation Conditions for Real-Time Minicomputer-Based Assessment Systems.

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NAVAL OCEAN SYSTEMS CENTER SAN DIEGO CA

Report Date:

1978-09-15

Abstract:

Exact ray path calculations in a multiple quasiparabolic layer ionosphere are derived for use in mini- and microcomputer-based propagation assessment systems. Ionospheric profiles are modeled by quasiparabolic layers of two forms normal layers having electron density maxima and valley layers having a minimum. Ray fans are displayed, demonstrating implementation of the equations on a minicomputer SEL 810A and a microcomputer Tektronix 4051. The microcomputer program in BASIC used to calculate the single-layer propagation is included. Author

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Technical rept. Jun 77-Jul 78,

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0023

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8.86MB

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