SATSIN System Manual.

Abstract

This report outlines the design, functions and operation of the HAARP Diagnostic Satellite Scintillation (SATSIN) system that will be used to characterize the structure and dynamics of F region ionospheric irregularities created during HF heating. When in routine operation, the SATSIN system will be located so that the propagation path from satellite radio beacons passes through the heated volume created by HAARP. The signal, altered in phase and amplitude by the irregularities, is received by the SATSIN array of eight antennas and is processed to extract the spatial and temporal characteristics of the scintillation. From this information, the strength, shape and motion of the in situ irregularities generated by HAARP can be implied. The hardware and software components of the system are reviewed, and the installation and operation in conjunction with the HAARP network are outlined.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1995
Accession Number
ADA300875

Entities

People

  • Robert C. Livingston

Organizations

  • SRI International

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Bandpass Filters
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Correlation Analysis
  • Data Acquisition
  • Detectors
  • Electrons
  • Filters
  • Firmware
  • Frequency
  • High Latitudes
  • Information Science
  • Operating Systems
  • Signal Generators
  • Telephone Lines

Readers

  • Civilian Systems Systems Program Capability Development and Upgrade Support Activity Expense and Pay Management.
  • Space/Atmospheric Physics.

Technology Areas

  • Space