The F-Region Equatorial Irregularity Belt As Observed From Scintillation Of Satellite Transmissions

Abstract

Scintillation occurrence studies have been made on 40/41 MHz recordings of satellites BE-B and BE-C at Addis Ababa, Nairobi and Dar-es-Salaam. The results are presented in the form of latitude plots for the different seasons, each divided into pre- and post-midnight periods, and quiet and disturbed conditions. The equatorial irregularity belt is found to vary in shape and extent. The existence of north-south elongated patches is indicated.