High Frequency Radio Users Guide to AFGWC Products.

Abstract

High Frequency (3-30 Mhz) radio waves used for long range communications networks are at the mercy of natural variations in the earths upper atmosphere, more specifically, the ionosphere. This guide explains these variations and describes various products available from the Air Force Global Weather Central (AFGWC) which can alert the system operator of observed or predicted solar and geophysical activity which can affect HF circuit reliability. The guide is basic and was designed with the field communicator in mind, but contains information of value to circuit managers and supervisors.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1978
Accession Number
ADA057126

Entities

People

  • Edward D. Beard

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Charged Particles
  • Electromagnetic Radiation
  • Electromagnetic Wave Propagation
  • Electrons
  • Free Electrons
  • Frequency
  • High Latitudes
  • Ionizing Radiation
  • Magnetic Storms
  • Polar Cap
  • Radiation
  • Radio Waves
  • Solar Activity
  • Solar Flares
  • Solar Radiation
  • X Rays

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  • Atmospheric Science/Meteorology
  • Business Analytics
  • Tactical Satellite Communications Systems Engineering.