Application of VLF theory to time dissemination / W.F. Hamilton and J.L. Jespersen.

Author/creator Hamilton, W. F.
Other author Jespersen, James author.
Other author United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
Format Book
PublicationWashington : U.S. National Bureau of Standards, 1971.
Descriptionv, 166 pages : illustrations, graphs, tables ; 27 cm
Subjects

SeriesNBS technical note ; 610
NBS technical note ; 610. ^A4336
Contents Introduction -- Time dissemination systems -- Path delay -- Important parameters for VLF calculations -- Theory of calculations -- The calculations -- Discussion and conclusions -- Appendix. Simplified mathematics of the theory.
Abstract The characteristics of time dissemination systems are discussed, with particular emphasis on the advantages and problems of very low frequency (VLF) timing systems. The parameters affecting VLF propagation along with causes of variations in these parameters are discussed. Three methods of computing VLF propagation delays-- mode theory, geometric-optics, and zonal harmonics--are compared. The method of zonal harmonics, used for calculations in this paper, are discussed in more detail. A method of calculating reflection coefficients for a continuously varying ionosphere is described. The theoretical values are compared with experimental measurements. Graphical results of the calculations are included.
General noteNov. 1971.
General noteGPO Historic Shelflist Project- publication not in hand.
General noteGPO Cataloging Record Distribution Program (CRDP).
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (pages 22-23).
Funding informationFinal report prepared for National Aeronautics and Space Administration 51740A-G.
GPO item number0249-A
Govt. docs number C 13.46:610

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