Ionospheric Disturbances Affecting Radio-Wave Propagation.
Abstract
The problem of radar propagation through an ionosphere disturbed by a nuclear detonation is reviewed, and various theories which have been proposed to explain the naturally occurring ionospheric disturbances are discussed. It is indicated that, although the ionospheric irregularities occurring near the equator are now fairly well understood, much more experimental and theoretical work is needed before we can understand the considerably more complicated processes occurring in the high-lattitude regions. An investigation is described to test whether the theory contained in the computer program AURORA includes all important processes required to calculate the correct rate at which energy is deposited in the atmosphere by precipitating auroral electrons. A new process is proposed to explain the high fluxes of energetic O(+) ions observed during the magnetic storm of 17 December 1971. (Modified author abstract)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 1973
- Accession Number
- AD0766541
Entities
People
- Gerald T. Davidson
- John B. Cladis
- Lester L. Newkirk
- Martin Walt
- William E. Francis
Organizations
- Lockheed Martin Missiles and Space