Soviet ionospheric modification research
Soviet published literature in ionospheric modification research by high-power radio waves is assessed, including an evaluation of its impact on and applications to future remote-sensing and telecommunications systems. This assessment is organized to place equal emphasis on basic research activities, designed to investigate both the natural geophysical environment and fundamental plasma physics; advanced research programs, such as those studying artificial ionization processes and oblique high-power radio propagation and practical system applications and operational limitations addressed by this research. The assessment indicates that the Soviet Union sustains high-quality theoretical and experimental research programs in ionospheric modification, with a breadth and level of effort greatly exceeding comparable Western programs. Soviet theoretical research tends to be analytical and intuitive, as compared to the Western emphasis on numerical simulation techniques. The Soviet experimental approach is less exploratory, designed principally to confirm theoretical predictions. Although limited by inferior diagnostic capabilities, Soviet experimental facilities are more numerous, operate on a more regular basis, and transmit radio wave powers exceeding those os Western facilities. Because of its broad scope of activity, the Soviet Union is better poised to quickly exploit new technologies and system applications as they are developed. This panel has identified several key areas of Soviet research activity and emerging technology that may offer long-term opportunities for remote-sensing and telecommunications advantages. However, we have found no results that suggest imminent breakthrough discoveries in these fields.
- Research Organization:
- Science Applications International Corp., McLean, VA (USA)
- OSTI ID:
- 6144757
- Report Number(s):
- FASAC-TAR-4040
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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MODIFICATIONS
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IONOSPHERIC EFFECTS
RADIOWAVE RADIATION
IONIZATION
REMOTE SENSING
WAVE PROPAGATION
EARTH ATMOSPHERE
ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION
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RADIATIONS
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