Satellite-Induced Ionization Observed with the DOPLOC System

Abstract

A series of constant frequency doppler reflections obtained with the DOPLOC "dark" satellite tracking system are presented. These reflections, termed "flats," are associated with satellite Doppler reflections and are of the type that would be received from a large, low velocity, ionized cloud. A tabulation of flats recorded at times other than satellite pass times is also given and a discussion of meteor-induced ionization is included.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1961
Accession Number
AD0265072

Entities

People

  • Harold T. Lootens

Organizations

  • Ballistic Research Laboratory

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Altitude
  • Arkansas
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Doppler Systems
  • Frequency
  • High Altitude
  • High Gain
  • Ionization
  • Ionosphere
  • Low Altitude
  • New Mexico
  • Reflection
  • Satellite Tracking Systems
  • Space Sciences
  • Transmitters
  • United States

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science
  • Physics

Readers

  • Plasma Physics.
  • Radar Systems Engineering.
  • Space Exploration and Orbital Mechanics.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Hall-Effect Thruster