RADAR SCATTERING FROM TURBULENT PLASMAS.
Abstract
The document reports radio star scintillation observations which were carried out at the Jicamarca Radio Observatory during the period February - August, 1968. After an initial period of equipment set up and testing, observations were conducted whenever time was available at the Jicamarca facility. Electron density irregularities embedded in the electrojet were observed by Balsley (1967) to exhibit certain turbulence like characteristics. Those observations were based on radar backscatter measurements. The radar measurements indicated the presence of large scale (approximately 1 kilometer) irregularities with which the backscattering irregularities were associated. Accordingly, it was thought that forward scatter observations such as radio star scintillation measurements would allow a useful and independent observation of the 'turbulent' irregularities. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1969
- Accession Number
- AD0713000
Entities
People
- Kenneth L. Bowles
- Robert Abney
Organizations
- University of California, San Diego