Since space mission success depends heavily upon radio frequency link with Earth, the characteristics of plasma as a propagation medium are vital in telecommunication system design. This paper presents general discussion and develops an analytic methodology to identify propagation difficulties and anomalies caused by characteristic plasma behavior. A typical space mission requirement is outlined, values of pertinent environmental parameters are obtained or estimated, and the results are compared with observed data and the correlations discussed.
Plasma Considerations in Space Communications
IEEE Transactions on Aerospace and Electronic Systems ; AES-2 , 6 ; 333-339
1966-11-01
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English