Theoretical Studies of Ionospheric Heating by Powerful Radio Waves.

Abstract

In addition to the communication applications of FAS, ionospheric heating by powerful radio waves holds promise for establishing new techniques in the aeronomy of the D, E and F-regions. This report discusses the observed phenomena associated with the absorption of intense HF waves in the context of present theoretical understanding. The authors develop the fundamentals of ionospheric heating theory and apply it to the prediction of large scale electron temperature and density changes in both the D and F-layers. Generation of gravity waves by heating is also examined. (Modified author abstract)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1974
Accession Number
AD0780553

Entities

People

  • Gerald Meltz
  • Lowell H. Holway Jr.

Organizations

  • RTX

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Absorption
  • Abstracts
  • Aeronomy
  • Demographic Cohorts
  • Electrons
  • Gravity
  • Gravity Waves
  • Radio Waves
  • Waves

Readers

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

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics