• DocumentCode
    1381672
  • Title

    A new method of space exploration by radar, using incoherent scattering

  • Author

    Laaspere, T.

  • Author_Institution
    Thayer School of Engineering, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N. H.
  • Volume
    80
  • Issue
    6
  • fYear
    1962
  • Firstpage
    557
  • Lastpage
    560
  • Abstract
    Incoherent scattering is discussed in the context of the phenomenon of scattering of radio waves by spatial fluctuations in electron density. A review is given of both theoretical and experimental results. Emphasis is placed on the ideas involved in measuring properties of the upper ionosphere, such as the electron density, temperature, electron drifts, and the strength and direction of the magnetic field.
  • Keywords
    Ionosphere; Magnetic fields; Radar antennas; Radar scattering; Spaceborne radar;
  • fLanguage
    English
  • Journal_Title
    American Institute of Electrical Engineers, Part I: Communication and Electronics, Transactions of the
  • Publisher
    ieee
  • ISSN
    0097-2452
  • Type

    jour

  • DOI
    10.1109/TCE.1962.6373156
  • Filename
    6373156