The Effects of Magnetic Storm Phases on F-layer Irregularities from Auroral to Equatorial Latitudes

Abstract

Since ionospheric irregularities under certain geophysical conditions deteriorate the accuracy and capability of ground, airborne, and satellite navigation and communication systems, the long term goal was to add to forecasting capability of equatorial and high latitude irregularities. Forecasting allows use of systems less sensitive to ionospheric conditions. In addition, field users of systems will know that natural conditions rather than equipment deterioration are creating problems. Initially the sensors and data in our study were amplitude and phase scintillation on radio beacon signals; we now have other sensors.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 30, 2001
Accession Number
ADA623837

Entities

People

  • Jules Aarons
  • Michael Mendillo

Organizations

  • Boston University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Air Force Research Laboratories
  • Amplitude
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Beacons
  • Communication Systems
  • Delphi Method
  • Electron Density
  • Electrons
  • Equatorial Regions
  • Grids
  • High Latitudes
  • Latitude
  • Longitude
  • Magnetic Storms
  • Radio Beacons
  • Scintillation

Readers

  • Sensor Fusion and Tracking Systems.
  • Space/Atmospheric Physics.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Space