Effects of an Irregular Ionosphere on L-Band Radar System
Abstract
The change in apparent range between an L-Band Radar System and a high flying target introduced by a traveling ionospheric disturbance (TID) is calculated. Using an ambient Chapman electron density profile perturbated by a realistic TID model, the excess propagation time delay is determined by the use of ray-tracing techniques. For a fixed frequency, the variable component of group delay due to these irregularities is dependent on the direction of TID travel relative to the propagation path and the elevation angle. Numerical results for a typical case are represented.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 25, 1975
- Accession Number
- ADB006808
Entities
People
- Samuel Horowitz
- Terence J. Elkins
Organizations
- Air Force Cambridge Research Laboratories