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Book SynopsisIn order to truly understand data signals transmitted by satellite, one must understand scintillation theory in addition to well established theories of EM wave propagation and scattering. Scintillation is a nuisance in satellite EM communications, but it has stimulated numerous theoretical developments with science applications.
Table of Contents1. Introduction. 1.1 Electromagnetic Propagation Theory.
1.2 Anticipating Scintillation Theory.
2. The Forward Propagation Equation.
2.1 Weakly Inhomogeneous Media.
2.2 Numerical Simulations.
3. The Statistical Theory of Scintillation.
3.1 Background.
3.2 Calculation of Field Moments.
3.3 Second-Order Moments.
3.4 Fourth-Order Moments.
3.5 Intensity Statistics.
3.6 Numerical Simulations.
3.7 Statistical Theory Limitations.
4. Beacon Satellite Scintillation.
4.1 Geometric Considerations.
4.2 Phase Structure Revisited.
4.3 Complex Field Coherence Revisited.
4.4 Satellite Orbit & Earth Magnetic Field Calculation.
4.5 Examples.
4.6 Theory and Simulations.
5. System Applications of Scintillation.
5.1 An Introduction to Waveforms.
5.2 Scintillation Channel Model.
5.3 System Performance Analysis.
5.4 Scintillation Data Processing.
5.5 Scintillation Data Interpretation.
5.6 Beacon Satellite Research.
6. Scattering and Boundaries.
6.1 Embedded Compact Scattering Objects.
6.2 Boundary Surfaces.
Appendix A.
A.1 Far-Field Approximation.
A.2 Backscatter.
A.3 Anisotropy Transformations.
A.4 Wavefront Curvature Correction.
A.5 Two-Dimensional Boundary Integrals.
References.
Index.
