Studies of Equatorial Ionospheric Phenomena Using Transmissions from Active Satellites.

Abstract

Simultaneous recordings of signals from two synchronous satellites spaced a few degrees in longitude are analyzed for scintillation, and deductions made about inosphere irregularities. The total electron content (TEC) of the ionosphere is measured by means of a polarimeter whose operation is described. The most distinctive feature found is a marked oscillation of the TEC in the post-sunset period. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1970
Accession Number
AD0719872

Entities

People

  • D. Yeboah-amankwah
  • John R. Koster
  • W. L. Korfker

Organizations

  • University of Ghana

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Artificial Satellites
  • Electrons
  • Geosynchronous Satellites
  • Grids
  • Ionosphere
  • Longitude
  • Oscillation
  • Polarimeters
  • Scintillation
  • Space Systems
  • Spacecraft
  • Vehicles

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Space/Atmospheric Physics.
  • Theoretical Analysis.

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics
  • Space