Analysis of meteor trails providing combined forward and backward scattering of radio waves

2021 ◽  
Vol 195 ◽  
pp. 105135
Author(s):  
I. Lapshina ◽  
S. Kalabanov ◽  
A. Karpov ◽  
A. Sulimov
Keyword(s):  
Radio Waves ◽  
Meteor Trails

DIURNAL VARIATIONS IN THE NUMBER OF SHOWER METEORS DETECTED BY THE FORWARD-SCATTERING OF RADIO WAVES: PART I. THEORY

1955 ◽  
Vol 33 (9) ◽  
pp. 493-503 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. O. Hines
Keyword(s):  
Diurnal Variation ◽  
Incidence Rate ◽  
Forward Scattering ◽  
Diurnal Variations ◽  
Time Interval ◽  
Weight Factor ◽  
Radio Waves ◽  
Meteor Trails

Various observational factors affect the number of shower meteors which can be detected, in a given time interval, by the scattering of radio waves from the ionized meteor trails. The pertinent factors in the case of forward-scattering, where the transmitter and receiver are widely separated, are expressed approximately as functions of the position of the shower radiant. In combination, they provide an observational weight factor which may change appreciably as the radiant moves in the course of a day. The consequent diurnal variation in the occurrence of scattered signals may then be determined, and distinguished from variations due to random changes in the incidence rate of the meteors.

THE FORWARD-SCATTERING OF RADIO WAVES FROM OVERDENSE METEOR TRAILS

1957 ◽  
Vol 35 (9) ◽  
pp. 1033-1041 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. O. Hines ◽  
P. A. Forsyth
Keyword(s):  
Charge Density ◽  
Forward Scattering ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Radio Waves ◽  
Geometric Factors ◽  
Meteor Trails

The forward-scattering of radio waves from overdense meteor trails is treated from an elementary point of view. The results indicate that the same geometric factors enter this problem as enter the problem of forward-scattering from underdense trails, and that the transition between underdense and overdense trails occurs at the same value of charge density as in the backscatter case. These conclusions are not expected to be generally valid when applied to individual trails, but at least they should provide a valid basis for the interpretation and prediction of the effects produced statistically by a large number of trails.

THE NUMBER DENSITY OF METEOR TRAILS OBSERVABLE BY THE FORWARD-SCATTERING OF RADIO WAVES

1956 ◽  
Vol 34 (10) ◽  
pp. 997-1004 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert E. Pugh
Keyword(s):  
Forward Scattering ◽  
Radio Waves ◽  
Number Density ◽  
Meteor Trails

The number of meteor trails which can be detected by the forward-scattering of radio waves varies with the region of the sky under observation. The number density is determined theoretically, as a function of position relative to the transmitter and receiver.

A THEORETICAL RATE–AMPLITUDE RELATION IN METEORIC FORWARD-SCATTERING

1958 ◽  
Vol 36 (5) ◽  
pp. 539-554 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. O. Hines
Keyword(s):  
Observational Data ◽  
Forward Scattering ◽  
Occurrence Rate ◽  
Radio Waves ◽  
Scaling Factors ◽  
Meteor Trails ◽  
Amplitude Level ◽  
Good Agreement

The theory of the forward-scattering of radio waves by ionized meteor trails is applied to the development of a rate-amplitude relation. This relation expresses the anticipated occurrence rate of scattered signals which exceed a chosen amplitude level, as a function of that level. It is compared with preliminary observational data, and found to be in good agreement both qualitatively and quantitatively. Closest agreement is obtained only with an appropriate choice of two scaling factors. These provide an abstract of the observations in a form which is convenient for further study and interpretation.

FORWARD-SCATTERING OF RADIO WAVES BY METEOR TRAILS

1955 ◽  
Vol 33 (5) ◽  
pp. 176-188 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. A. Forsyth ◽  
E. L. Vogan
Keyword(s):  
Forward Scattering ◽  
Radio Waves ◽  
Preliminary Results ◽  
Meteor Trails ◽  
The Individual

Radio waves which are too high in frequency to be reflected by the ionospheric layers are often reflected back to the earth's surface by the ionization in meteor trails, and may be detected at distances of the order of 1000 kilometers from the transmitting station. These forward-scattered signals have been studied by the use of several transmission paths in Canada. The paper summarizes the characteristics of the individual signals and presents some preliminary results of the investigation. It seems likely that the technique will prove to be useful in meteoric studies.

HEIGHT-GAIN IN THE FORWARD-SCATTERING OF RADIO WAVES BY METEOR TRAILS

1957 ◽  
Vol 35 (1) ◽  
pp. 125-127 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. O. Hines ◽  
M. O'Grady
Keyword(s):  
Forward Scattering ◽  
Radio Waves ◽  
Height Gain ◽  
Meteor Trails

The use of a large-aperture radio system for meteor studies

1980 ◽  
Vol 58 (6) ◽  
pp. 779-787 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. W. Herring ◽  
P. A. Forsyth
Keyword(s):  
Radio Wave ◽  
Wave Field ◽  
Scattered Radiation ◽  
Radio Waves ◽  
Aperture Antenna ◽  
Frequency Range ◽  
Radio System ◽  
Decay Times ◽  
Simultaneous Existence ◽  
Meteor Trails

A large sampled-aperture antenna array has been used to investigate the structure of the radio wave field scattered by meteor trails. The experiment measured the phase and amplitude of the radio waves in the frequency range 20 to 30 MHz at 58 points distributed over an aperture of almost 1.2 km. The temporal changes in the structure of the scattered radiation clearly show the influence of distortion of the meteor trails by atmospheric winds, but are incompatible with the widely accepted model which attributes fading and anomalous decay times to the distortion of a single trail. The observations seem to imply the simultaneous existence of two or more trails but whether these trails are due to fragmentation of the meteoroid in the atmosphere or to simultaneous entry of independent meteoroids is not clear.

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