PARAMETERS INFLUENCING RADAR RETURNS FROM REENTRY VEHICLE WAKES,

Abstract

Using Maxwell's equations, the equations which describe electromagnetic wave propagation in a weakly ionized plasma are derived considering collisions. These equations are expressed in both electrical (permittivity and conductivity) and optical (index of refraction) terms. The dependence of plasma propagation properties on the flow chemistry and aerodynamics is described and a method of relating flow properties to propagation properties is outlined. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 31, 1962
Accession Number
AD0414912

Entities

People

  • Harry C. Crews Jr.

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerodynamics
  • Chemistry
  • Collisions
  • Conductivity
  • Electromagnetic Wave Propagation
  • Equations
  • Reentry Vehicles
  • Refraction
  • Refractive Index
  • Vehicles
  • Wave Phenomena
  • Wave Propagation

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Aerodynamics/Aeronautics.
  • Plasma Physics / Magnetohydrodynamics
  • Radar Systems Engineering.