Ionospheric Modeling.

Abstract

The purpose of this report is to familiarize a user of ionospheric models with the options presently available for ionospheric prediction and specification. Two types of ionospheric models are available: the numerical-phenomenological and theoretical models. From the numerical type, the ITS-78, IONCAP, and Bent models have been discussed. In the theoretical models the main concern is the number of parameters included in the model. Nine ionoshperic models available have been summarized. The differences and limitations of these models are compared and tabulated. This information will help a user make a judicious selection of an ionospheric model to satisfy his specific needs. The sources for obtaining the programs for these models have been listed for ready reference. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 27, 1982
Accession Number
ADA115243

Entities

People

  • B. S. Dandekar

Organizations

  • Air Force Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Air Force
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Communication Systems
  • Computer Programs
  • Databases
  • Electromagnetic Wave Propagation
  • Electron Density
  • Electrons
  • Ionization
  • Ionosondes
  • Ionosphere
  • Ionospheric Models
  • Probability
  • Radio Communications
  • Satellite Communications
  • Solar Activity

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  • Business Analytics
  • Computational Modeling and Simulation
  • Space/Atmospheric Physics.