A UNIQUE SCINTILLATION RATE COUNTER FOR IONOSPHERIC STUDIES.
Abstract
A device is described which will measure the scintillation rate of a radio signal within the range of 0 to 30 cps and read out its count in analog form every 10 sec. The counter is a simple and compact transistorized device which contains its own calibration standard. The theory of operation is described. The counter's performance is checked with a laboratory Rayspan spectrum analyzer. The application of the counter to the study of ionospheric irregularities by satellite-borne beacons is discussed. It is shown that under certain conditions the device may be used to measure ionospheric irregularity size. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1965
- Accession Number
- AD0619807
Entities
People
- Frederick F. Slack
- John P. Mullen
Organizations
- Air Force Cambridge Research Laboratories