Isotropic approximation errors in geometrical-optical description of ionospheric propagation of radio waves

O. A. Laryunin; V. I. Kurkin

doi:10.1117/12.2075094

25 November 2014 Isotropic approximation errors in geometrical-optical description of ionospheric propagation of radio waves

O. A. Laryunin, V. I. Kurkin

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Proceedings Volume 9292, 20th International Symposium on Atmospheric and Ocean Optics: Atmospheric Physics; 92924A (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2075094
Event: 20th International Symposium on Atmospheric and Ocean Optics: Atmospheric Physics, 2014, Novosibirsk, Russian Federation

Abstract

Isotropic approximation, i.e. neglect of magnetic field effects, is widely used to simplify the geometrical optics description of ionospheric propagation of radio waves. However, this description under certain conditions may produce a significant error. In this study, ray traycing is performed to examine an isotropic approximation error in relation to operating frequency and radiation angles.

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O. A. Laryunin and V. I. Kurkin "Isotropic approximation errors in geometrical-optical description of ionospheric propagation of radio waves", Proc. SPIE 9292, 20th International Symposium on Atmospheric and Ocean Optics: Atmospheric Physics, 92924A (25 November 2014); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2075094

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