Investigations into the Properties, Conditions, and Effects of the Ionosphere
Abstract
The contractor and its subcontractors supported GL/AFSC research in ionospheric physics and its systems effects. Support was provided in the following six categories; laboratory measurements; field measurements, aircraft measurements; rocket, satellite, and Shuttle measurements; analytical and theoretical investigations; and engineering analysis. This report summarizes results on 15 specific topics. These topics included ionospheric characteristics central to operation of HF systems, such as OTH radars; engineering studies of meteor/scatter communication links; effects on transionospheric radio propagation controlled by the total electron content (path integral of electron density) of the ionosphere and its fine structure (which produces radiowave scintillation); optical and ultraviolet effects of the aurora and airglow, as well as laboratory uv studies; and feasibility studies on modifying radio blackout and measuring electron density in the D region.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 15, 1990
- Accession Number
- ADA232836
Entities
People
- B. W. Reinisch
- E. J. Fremouw
- E. P. Szuszczewica
Organizations
- Northwest Research Associates