Improved model of high-latitude F-region scintillation (WBMOD version 13). Final report, 1 September 1993-31 August 1994
Many modern military systems used for communications, command and control, navigation, and surveillance depend on reliable and relatively noise-free transmission of radiowave signals through the earth`s ionosphere. Small-scale irregularities in the ionospheric density can cause severe distortion, known as radiowave scintillation, of both the amplitude and phase of these signals. The WBMOD computer program can he used to estimate these effects on a wide range of systems. The objective of this study is to investigate improvements to the WBMOD model based on extensive data sets covering both the equatorial and high-latitude regimes. This report summarizes the work completed during the third year of this project, which includes completion of the new model for the high-latitude (auroral and polar cap) region of the WBMOD model.
- Research Organization:
- Northwest Research Associates, Inc., Bellevue, WA (United States)
- OSTI ID:
- 76278
- Report Number(s):
- AD-A--288558/0/XAB; NWRA-CR--94-R120; CNN: Contract F19628-91-C-0152
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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