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 |
| Publication | Washington : U.S. National Bureau of Standards, 1971. |
| Description | v, 166 pages : illustrations, graphs, tables ; 27 cm |
| Subjects |
| Series | NBS 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 note | Nov. 1971. |
| General note | GPO Historic Shelflist Project- publication not in hand. |
| General note | GPO Cataloging Record Distribution Program (CRDP). |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 22-23). |
| Funding information | Final report prepared for National Aeronautics and Space Administration 51740A-G. |
| GPO item number | 0249-A |
| Govt. docs number | C 13.46:610 |
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| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Joyner | Fed Docs Stacks | C 13.46:610 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |