Propagation Effects of Large Phase Variations in a Striated Plasma.
Abstract
This report describes the amplitude scintillation and frequency coherence of a radio signal that has passed through striated plasma. The plasma is modeled as a random collection of Gaussian cylinders of electron density with a range of characteristics sizes. It is shown that the largest effects occur when the receiver is in the vicinity of a focal region of the striations. It is also shown that ray theory including caustics is insufficient for the treatment of general striation structure. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 12, 1975
- Accession Number
- ADA024997
Entities
People
- David L. Sachs