Title :
Integrated electron density measurements from reentry sheath induced changes in slot isolation
Abstract :
The measurement of the change in power coupled between slots is proposed as a technique for determining the integrated electron density of the plasma sheath on a sharp slender conical re-entry vehicle. The coupling change also provides direct on-board monitoring of plasma signal attenuation when thin sheath criteria are satisfied.
Keywords :
Couplings; Density measurement; Electrons; Nonhomogeneous media; Optical amplifiers; Optical design; Optical modulation; Oscillators; Performance evaluation; Plasma waves;
Journal_Title :
Proceedings of the IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/PROC.1970.7573
