Normal D-Region Models for Weapon Effects Code

Abstract

This report examines several normal D-region models and their application to VLF/F propagation predictions. Special emphasis is placed on defining models that reproduce measured normal propagation data and also provide reasonable departure/recovery conditions after an ionospheric disturbance. An interim numerical model is described that provides for selection of a range of normal D-region electron profiles and also provides for a smooth transition to disturbed profiles. Requirements are also examined for defining prescribed D- region profiles using complex aero-chemistry models.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 18, 1985
Accession Number
ADA171862

Entities

People

  • Burt Gambill

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Air Platforms
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Absorption
  • Agreements
  • Air Force
  • Altitude
  • Atmospheric Chemistry
  • Atmospheric Sciences
  • California
  • Chemistry
  • Communication Systems
  • Electron Density
  • Equations
  • Ionization
  • Measurement
  • Military Communications
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Production Rate
  • Security

Readers

  • Computational Modeling and Simulation
  • Space/Atmospheric Physics.

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics