Calibration of Jicamarca radar using F-region incoherent scatter for measurements of D-region backscatter RCS

This thesis presents calibrated radar measurements of absolute backscatter cross sections of mesospheric radar echoes observed at the Jicamarca Radio Observatory in Perú. Radar system calibration is accomplished by simulating the propagation of transmitted and backscattered radio waves through the ionosphere and comparing the simulated power returns to the measurements. The forward model used in the calibration algorithm is based on magnetoionic theory, incoherent scatter radar theory, and antenna theory. Based on comparison with published results, as well as with crude estimates, we conclude that the forward model accurately represents propagation in the ionosphere, and that backscatter cross sections are consistent with power measurements at Jicamarca.

Name thesis:degree_name

M.S. (master's)

Level thesis:degree_level

Thesis

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Electrical and Computer Engineering

Grantor

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Year dc:date

2019

Author dc:creator

• Akgiray, Ahmed H.

Contributors dc:contributor

• Kudeki, Erhan

• Atmospheric remote sensing
• Atmospheric modeling
• Incoherent scatter radar
• Radar calibration
• Jicamarca Radio Observatory

Statement dc:rights

• Copyright 2007 by Ahmed H. Akgiray. All rights reserved

Language dc:language

en

Handle dc:identifier

http://hdl.handle.net/2142/104600

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:www.ideals.illinois.edu:2142/104600