Enhanced Use of GPS and Airglow Data for Fusion into an Ionospheric Specification and Radio Propagation Model

Abstract

Our long-term goal is to develop a processor for assimilation of GPS, UV airglow, and other data types for the purpose of near-real-time Internet dissemination of regional and, eventually, global ionospheric specification. Of particular interest are the electron density vs. height profiles (EDPs), determined with sufficient precision to meet ionospheric compensation requirements for future high-performance radio systems.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 30, 2001
Accession Number
ADA624575

Entities

People

  • John P. Keady
  • Malkiat Singh
  • Michael H. Reilly

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Artificial Satellites
  • Assimilation
  • Compensation
  • Data Analysis
  • Data Fusion
  • Data Processing
  • Electromagnetic Wave Propagation
  • Electron Density
  • Electrons
  • Global Positioning Systems
  • Internet
  • Ionospheric Models
  • Networks
  • Precision
  • Radio Equipment
  • Specifications
  • Standards

Readers

  • Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) Technology.
  • Spectroscopy.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics
  • Space