Some Results of Electron Content Measurements at Tortosa from the Intelsat II-F3 Transmissions.
Abstract
From the signals of the Intelsat II-F3 satellite recorded at Tortosa, the total electron content and the slab-thickness of the ionosphere were obtained for the first six months of 1974, using a rotatory antenna. The ionosonde data of Tortosa (40 degrees 49 minutes N, 0 degrees 30 minutes E) and Arenosillo (37 degrees 14 minutes N, 6 degrees 43 minutes W) were used. The daily and seasonal variation were considered and results compared with the previous results obtained at Tortosa from the Explorer 22. Using the TEC data of the sunrise period, the electron integrated production rate for an overhead sun (Q sub 0) was calculated. The variations obtained for (Q sub 0) are interpreted as variations on the (O)/(N2) concentration ratio. The results are discussed and compared with those of other authors.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 29, 1974
- Accession Number
- ADA006202
Entities
People
- Eduardo Galdon
- Luis Felipe Alberca