A statistical study of auroral radar spectra obtained with SABRE

Details A statistical study of auroral radar spectra obtained with SABRE A statistical study of auroral radar spectra obtained with SABRE

Dec 1986

adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1986jgr....9113483s&link_type=abstract

Journal of Geophysical Research (ISSN 0148-0227), vol. 91, Dec. 1, 1986, p. 13483-13492.

Other

30

Auroral Zones, Radar Data, Spectrum Analysis, Autocorrelation, Backscattering, Doppler Effect, Skewness, Statistical Analysis

Scientific paper

About 77,000 spectra obtained with the auroral radar SABRE have been analyzed on a statistical basis. They have been characterized by their first four moments: power, mean velocity, width, and skewness. Histograms of the frequency of occurrence for these moments are presented and discussed. It is striking that only very few broad spectra are found, contrary to the results of other studies of auroral radar spectra. Different methods to determine the phase velocities of the auroral irregularities are also discussed. Due to a very frequent skewness of the spectra, the often applied double-pulse technique seems least suited to determine the Doppler velocity accurately. Strong differences are also found in the characteristics of the spectra for positive and negative Doppler velocities. Possible reasons for these differences are discussed.

Affiliated with

Also associated with

No associations

Rating

A statistical study of auroral radar spectra obtained with SABRE does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this scientific paper.

If you have personal experience with A statistical study of auroral radar spectra obtained with SABRE, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and A statistical study of auroral radar spectra obtained with SABRE will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-1125510