Incoherent scatter experiments at Jicamarca using alternating codes
Abstract
An incoherent scatter experiment using alternating coded pulses has been implemented at Jicamarca. The experiment is intended to facilitate aeronomy research in the topside and protonosphere. By virtue of utilizing the full duty cycle capabilities of the radar transmitter, the experiment has improved sensitivity over the conventional double pulse experiment and permits multiple parameter estimation at protonospheric altitudes. Error analysis, including the estimation of the complete error covariance matrix for the alternating coded pulses, is discussed. Example density, temperature, and composition data illustrate the capabilities of the new experiment.
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Date
2000-11-01
Keywords
Density (specific gravity) , Error analysis , Matrix algebra , Parameter estimation , Sensitivity analysis , Electrical engineering , Radio
Citation
Hysell, D. L. (2000). Incoherent scatter experiments at Jicamarca using alternating codes. Radio Science, 35 (6), 1425-1435. https://doi.org/10.1029/2000RS00
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American Geophysical Union