Observation of Traveling Ionospheric Disturbances by the Doppler Technique with Spaced Transmitters

Observation of Traveling Ionospheric Disturbances by the Doppler Technique with Spaced Transmitters
Author: John Emory Jones
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Total Pages: 478
Release: 1969
Genre: Doppler radar
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This report describes a radio investigation of traveling ionospheric disturbances carried out near Boulder, Colorado, over a 1-year period from June 1967 to June 1968. The three-dimensional motions of F2 layer disturbances were measured by the high frequency Doppler technique with spaced transmitters and at several probing frequencies. Horizontal motions were determined by cross-correlating three signals on frequencies near 5 MHz, whose reflection points were approximately at the corners of a horizontal equilateral triangle with 40-km sides. Vertical motions were determined from cross-correlation of signals on frequencies of 3.3, 4.0, and 5.1 MHz, whose reflection points were aligned vertically.

A Review of Some Ionospheric Studies Based on a High-frequency Doppler Technique

A Review of Some Ionospheric Studies Based on a High-frequency Doppler Technique
Author: D. M. Baker
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Total Pages: 160
Release: 1968
Genre: Ionosphere
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This report contains a review of the work done on frequency fluctuations of ionospheric radio echoes on high frequencies. The historical aspects are briefly discussed to show the development of research on solar flare effects and the motion of ionospheric irregularities. The recording program over the past 7 years and the equipment modifications involved are discussed. This is followed by a brief review of the elementary theory underlying frequency fluctuations. In most of the report the mathematical equations are listed in tables rather than distributed throughout the text. Solar flare effects (called sudden frequency deviations) are used to determine the relaxation time of the ionosphere.