RECEPTION OF WWV AND WWVH IN NORTHERN CANADA

Abstract

UI T-DAY DIURNAL, S ASONAL, AND LATITUDE VARIATIONS IN RECEPTION QUALITY OF WWV and WWVH transmissions on six frequencies from 2.5 to 25.0 mc at five northern Canadian stations between 45 degrees and 75 degrees N latitude are given. Solar, propagation-mode, and auroral effects on these transmissions are considered. The investigation shows that the ori ntation of transmission path with respect to auroral zone affects reception quality on long paths (WWVH), and reception improves going northward. It appears that a tilt mode of propagation on long path is possible at times when sunrise occurs simultaneously near the two end points of the path. On magnetically quiet days, WWV (15.0 mc) reception has been possible for all hours of the day regardless of season during sunpot maximum of 1957-1958. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1961
Accession Number
AD0252121

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People

  • John R. Herman
  • Rudolf B. Penndorf

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DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Frequency
  • Grids
  • Latitude

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  • Astronomy and Astrophysics.
  • Gender and Food Studies
  • Microwave Engineering.