SESCAT Investigations of 50 MHz Coherent Backscatter Phenomena in midlatitude E-region Ionosphere
Abstract
This report results from a contract tasking University of Crete as follows: The contractor will investigate the ionosphere's ability to reflect radio waves (backscatter) using the Sporadic E SCATter experiment (SESCAT). SESCAT is an ionospheric radio Doppler system on the island of Crete, Greece (a fixed, ground-based facility). The contractor will evaluate bulk motions and spatial structuring within unstable sporadic E layers. The objective of this research is to experimentally validate theoretical models proposed to explain strong backscatter periodicities associated with mid-latitude sporadic E layer plasma. Contract hardware supports other USAF funded experiments in Crete.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 06, 2002
- Accession Number
- ADA433283
Entities
People
- Christos Haldoupis
Organizations
- University of Crete