Kharkiv automated meteor radio system “MARS”: Its historical significance in radio astronomy

In this paper the scientific achievements and historical facts are briefly outlined. A good deal of work was carried out by Kharkiv (Ukraine) researches under the guidance of Prof. B. L. Kashcheyev who had a made a truly tangible contribution to meteor astronomy. This research team had succeeded in gathering ample evidence on meteor exploration, especially when using the so-called radar method that was suggested by Prof. B.L. Kashcheyev. As far back as 1957 the radar system referred to as “MARS” proved to be quite efficient and by now this particular technique has been internationally rated the best in this field. There is good reason to consider the Kharkiv meteor radar system to be of historical significance in terms of exploring new phenomena in meteor astronomy.