Properties of ionospheric gyroechoes in the presence of a sporadic E-layer

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Echoes, Gyrofrequency, Ionospheric Disturbances, Sporadic E Layer, Atmospheric Models, Coupled Modes, Ionograms

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Generation and properties of ionospheric gyroechoes in the presence of a thin sporadic E-layer are investigated theoretically. Full wave analysis is used to calculate the transmission coefficients of model Es-layers. The intensification of the echo and the decrease in its virtual height at the onset of the Es-layer are explained in terms of mode coupling, the phenomena of which are shown to be more complicated than expected by Ellis (1960). A mechanism is also found of producing gyroechoes when an otherwise totally blanketing flat type Es-layer is present. When the maximum plasma frequency is so high that the whistler mode can propagate within the Es-layer at frequencies relevant to the gyroecho, the layer may be transparent for the extraordinary mode. Penetration of the ordinary wave becomes impossible, and the 0X0-reflection and ordinary F-trace can no longer be registered. Thus, the gyrotrace may be caused by the XXX-reflection only, and the resulting polarization on the ground is extraordinary.

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