Scattering of HF Radio Waves by a Spherical Electron Cloud in the Presence of a Magnetic Field

Abstract

The scattering of HF radio waves by a spherical electron cloud in the presence of a magnetic field has been obtained in ray optics approximation for a Gaussian distribution of electron density. The objective of this report is to provide knowledge and understanding of the effect of the earth's magnetic field upon the propagation of electromagnetic waves through the ionosphere, ionospheric irregularities, and artificial electron clouds. It is thus directed to the furnishing of data, together with criteria, for the solution of Air Force problems of discrimination, detection, and communication.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 30, 1971
Accession Number
AD0735265

Entities

People

  • Milton M. Klein
  • Norman W. Rosenberg

Organizations

  • Air Force Cambridge Research Laboratories

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Backscattering
  • Computer Programs
  • Electromagnetic Wave Propagation
  • Electron Density
  • Electrons
  • Equations
  • Forward Scattering
  • Frequency
  • Gaussian Distributions
  • Magnetic Fields
  • Radio Waves
  • Ray Tracing
  • Refraction
  • Refractive Index
  • Scattering
  • Wave Propagation

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Acoustical Oceanography.
  • Astronomy and Astrophysics.
  • Plasma Physics.

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics