Radar Observations of Quasi-Periodic Processes in the Mesosphere 1. The Theoretical Grounds and Computer Simulation Data

Abstract

Active and passive methods employing the spectral analysis of the statistical features of the envelope amplitudes of the backscattered radio signals and radio interferences in the frequency range of 2 to 6 MHz are suggested for probing quasi-periodic processes (wave disturbances) in the mesosphere. The theoretical grounds for the methods and the computer simulation data are presented.