ELECTRODYNAMICS IN A MAGNETO-IONIC ENVIRONMENT.

Abstract

The equations of electromagnetic wave propagation in a magneto-ionic environment are first derived via the hydrodynamic equations of motion. This subject is presented in order to exhibit explicitly the approximations made in obtaining the equations of electrodynamics as applied to a plasma. An application of the above results are then made to derive a generalized equation of reciprocity for a plasma medium. Last a theoretical discussion of the plasma sheath surrounding a satellite shows that the satellite is charged to a potential of about 0.75 volt and that the sheath extends out about 2.5 cm. Such a sheath may affect the characteristics of an antenna. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 12, 1964
Accession Number
AD0610009

Entities

People

  • William R. Faust

Organizations

  • United States Naval Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Artificial Satellites
  • Electrodynamics
  • Electromagnetic Wave Propagation
  • Environment
  • Equations
  • Equations Of Motion
  • Mathematics
  • Plasma Sheaths
  • Wave Phenomena
  • Wave Propagation

Readers

  • Plasma Physics / Magnetohydrodynamics

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Hall-Effect Thruster