Characteristics of TEC results from satellite beacon studies and applications to trans-ionospheric ranging systems
Abstract
The total electron content (TEC) of the earth's ionosphere is responsible for several effects upon radio waves which traverse the ionosphere. Measurements of the TEC parameter have been made in a consistent fashion since the 1960's, and models are now available to correct for world-wide average TEC effects upon radio systems. Other models have been developed for use in limited geographic areas. The variability of the TEC parameter in different regions of the world is discussed and suggestions are made on how corrections can best be made to systems which are affected by the total electron content of the earth's ionosphere.
- Publication:
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International Symposium on Beacon Satellite Studies of the Earth's Environment
- Pub Date:
- 1984
- Bibcode:
- 1984bsse.symp....3K
- Keywords:
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- Beacon Satellites;
- Ionospheric Electron Density;
- Radio Beacons;
- Satellite Sounding;
- Correlation Coefficients;
- Diurnal Variations;
- Ionospheric Sounding;
- Time Lag;
- Vertical Distribution;
- Geophysics