A STUDY OF SOME PROPERTIES OF DIFFRACTION PATTERNS PRODUCED BY RADIO WAVES FROM ARTIFICIAL SATELLITES.

Abstract

The orientation of the line of maximum within the diffraction patterns produced by satellite signals is studied. The observed spread of orientation is explained by variations of orientation and elongation of irregularities; in case of unusually large spread by assuming a quasi-isometric diffraction pattern. A criterion is given, showing whether the distribution of time delays between similar features observed by a pair of aerials may be interpreted in terms of the height distribution of irregularities. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 25, 1965
Accession Number
AD0628817

Entities

People

  • Carl-gustav Johansson
  • Ludwik Liszka

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Artificial Satellites
  • Diffraction
  • Elongation
  • Orientation (Direction)
  • Radio Waves
  • Space Systems
  • Spacecraft
  • Vehicles

Readers

  • Astronomy and Astrophysics.
  • Electromagnetic Wave Scattering and Antenna Radiation Engineering
  • Regression Analysis.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Orbital Debris