Mode Conversion and Single Mode Excitation in the Earth-Ionosphere Waveguide with Arbitrary Terrestrial Magnetic Field.
Abstract
The present Final Report contains the continuation and extension of investigations on the propagation of electromagnetic VLF waves in polar regions. The extension considered in this report concerns mainly the terrestrial magnetic field. Part I is devoted to general theoretical considerations. It deals with the derivation of a fictitious surface impedance of the plane ionospheric boundary which mimics the influence of the ionosphere on wave propagation through the atmosphere. In Part II the surface impedance derived in Part I is applied to two waveguide models, the plane two-dimensional and the cylindrical model. In Part III the possibilities for suppressing or favouring the excitation of certain modes in the earth-ionosphere waveguide by a suitable antenna array are discussed.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1975
- Accession Number
- ADA010780
Entities
People
- Ernst Ledinegg