Meteor-Burst Communications: Is This What the Navy Needs?

Abstract

This thesis evaluates the limitations of meteor-burst communications for Navy requirements. The author examines the basic physics of the meteor-burst concept and the history of meteor-burst systems to determine inherent or persistent shortcomings. These findings are then compared to ongoing research and Navy applications for this communications medium. Limitations of meteor-burst communications are discussed with respect to potential Navy applications. Recommendations of possible applications of this technology are provided.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1987
Accession Number
ADA184433

Entities

People

  • Gretchen A. Helweg

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Air Platforms
  • Electronic Warfare
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Sensors
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Bandwidth
  • Communication Channels
  • Communication Systems
  • Data Transmission
  • Digital Communications
  • Electromagnetic Scattering
  • Fresnel Zones
  • Geography
  • Geometry
  • Information Transfer
  • Meteor Burst Communications
  • Multipath Transmission
  • Processing Equipment
  • Radio Communications
  • Radio Equipment
  • Radio Transmission
  • Radio Waves

Readers

  • Chemistry (specifically Chemical Fluorescence)
  • Maritime and Naval Warfare Studies
  • Systems Analysis and Design