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SDR Ionosonde Project

Robert W McGwier, PhD

11/14/2017

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HF PropagatonA quick look at how it all works

Simple model of the Ionosphere (Carl, K9LA)• http://k9la.us/hheSttructureSofStheSooiostphere.tpdf

http://k9la.us/The_Structure_of_the_Ionosphere.pdf

Radio Propagaton via Ionosphere (Aus. Gov.)

Recommeid: http://www.sws.bom.gov.au/Educatoial/5/2/2

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IonosondeHF ooiostpheric radar

Two simple views of an ionosonde in acton

What kind of data do we get from ionosonde?

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Our IonosondeCurreit imtplemeitatoi details aid tplais goiig forward

Red Pitaya SDR

Red Pitaya

Questons, contact• Questois?

• Coitact: Dr. Bob McGwier, rwmcgwi@vt.edu

mailto:rwmcgwi@vt.edu

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Slide 1HF PropagationSimple model of the Ionosphere (Carl, K9LA)Radio Propagation via Ionosphere (Aus. Gov.)IonosondeTwo simple views of an ionosonde in actionWhat kind of data do we get from ionosonde?Our IonosondeRed Pitaya SDRRed PitayaQuestions, contactSlide 12