Investigating Ionospheric Ducting with the ORBIS Beacon

Abstract

An experiment is described which uses a satellite-borne, two-frequency HF beacon to perform a synoptic investigation of ionospheric ducting. The expected ducting modes are described qualitatively and quantitatively using the AFCRL ray tracing computers.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1964
Accession Number
AD0430420

Entities

People

  • Gerald Daniels
  • John P. Mullen
  • Richard Allen

Organizations

  • Air Force Cambridge Research Laboratories

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Altitude
  • Analog Computers
  • Electron Density
  • Electrons
  • Frequency
  • Ionosphere
  • Low Elevation
  • Modulation
  • Physics Laboratories
  • Radio Beacons
  • Radio Communications
  • Ray Tracing
  • Refraction
  • Refractive Index
  • Stations
  • United States

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Astronomy and Astrophysics.
  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • Wave Propagation and Nonlinear Chaotic Dynamics.

Technology Areas

  • Space