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Calibration of Jicamarca radar using F-region incoherent scatter for measurements of D-region backscatter RCS

Akgiray, Ahmed H.

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Title
Calibration of Jicamarca radar using F-region incoherent scatter for measurements of D-region backscatter RCS
Author(s)
Akgiray, Ahmed H.
Issue Date
2007
Director of Research (if dissertation) or Advisor (if thesis)
Kudeki, Erhan
Department of Study
Electrical & Computer Engineering
Discipline
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Degree Granting Institution
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Degree Name
M.S. (master's)
Degree Level
Thesis
Keyword(s)
  • Atmospheric remote sensing
  • Atmospheric modeling
  • Incoherent scatter radar
  • Radar calibration
  • Jicamarca Radio Observatory
Language
en
Abstract
This thesis presents calibrated radar measurements of absolute backscatter cross sections of mesospheric radar echoes observed at the Jicamarca Radio Observatory in Perú. Radar system calibration is accomplished by simulating the propagation of transmitted and backscattered radio waves through the ionosphere and comparing the simulated power returns to the measurements. The forward model used in the calibration algorithm is based on magnetoionic theory, incoherent scatter radar theory, and antenna theory. Based on comparison with published results, as well as with crude estimates, we conclude that the forward model accurately represents propagation in the ionosphere, and that backscatter cross sections are consistent with power measurements at Jicamarca.
Sponsor(s)/Grant Number(s)
Nation Science Foundation grant NSF ATM 04-22661
Type of Resource
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Copyright and License Information
Copyright 2007 by Ahmed H. Akgiray. All rights reserved

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