The Characteristics and Causes of Ionospheric Irregularities Utilizing Drift Scintillation Meters

Abstract : During this contract the vendor built, tested and delivered four flight version of the Drift Scintillation Meter (DSM2) for flight on Air Force DMSP satellites. The report is divided into three sections. Section 1 contains the instrument description and theory of operations. Section 2 contains a description of spacecraft-level instrument testing, stimulation requirements and instrument handling and safety. Section 3 contains an instrument inter-connection diagram and a list of the schematics, drawings, parts lists and wiring lists that describe the as-built configuration of the instrument. This documentation is available to GL upon request. Test results, calibration data and procedures are found in the R&D Equipment Information Reports that were submitted to GL after each instrument delivery.