Exact Ray Paths in a Multisegment Quasiparabolic Ionosphere. Equations for hf Ray Paths Aid in Displaying Propagation Conditions for Real-Time Minicomputer-Based Assessment Systems.

Abstract

Exact ray path calculations in a multiple quasiparabolic layer ionosphere are derived for use in mini- and microcomputer-based propagation assessment systems. Ionospheric profiles are modeled by quasiparabolic layers of two forms: normal layers having electron density maxima and valley layers having a minimum. Ray fans are displayed, demonstrating implementation of the equations on a minicomputer (SEL 810A) and a microcomputer (Tektronix 4051). The microcomputer program (in BASIC) used to calculate the single-layer propagation is included. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 15, 1978
Accession Number
ADA063994

Entities

People

  • J. R. Hill

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Cyber
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Altitude
  • Computer Programming
  • Computers
  • Ecology
  • Electron Density
  • Electrons
  • Equations
  • Geometry
  • Integrals
  • Ionosphere
  • Ionospheric Models
  • Magnetic Fields
  • Midrange Computers
  • Path Integrals
  • Personal Computers
  • Ray Tracing
  • Research Facilities

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Computer Science.
  • Fluid Dynamics.
  • Wave Propagation and Nonlinear Chaotic Dynamics.

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics
  • Microelectronics - Graphene