Title :
The Satellite Ionization Phenomenon
Author :
Kraus, J.D. ; Higgy, R.C. ; Crone, W.R.
Author_Institution :
Radio Observatory, Dept. of Elec. Engrg., Ohio State University, Columbtus, Ohio
fDate :
4/1/1960 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
A number of observations are presented which show a close correlation between CW-reflected HF signals and passes of artificial earth satellites. The periodic (nonrandom) occurrence of the signal bursts and the symmetry of some burst sequences are indicative of satellite-related phenomena. The occurrence of a variety of satellite-related Doppler effects are described and several satellite ionization mechanisms are also discussed. The possible relation of the satellite phenomenon to prior solar activity is mentioned.
Keywords :
Artificial satellites; Doppler effect; Earth; Ionization; Missiles; Observatories; Receivers; Reflection; Satellite broadcasting; Senior members;
Journal_Title :
Proceedings of the IRE
DOI :
10.1109/JRPROC.1960.287446
