Meteor Burst System Communications Capability (30-100 MHz)

The technical and operating characteristics of meteor burst systems of importance for spectrum management applications are identified. A technical assessment is included which identifies the most appropriate frequency sub-bands within the VHF spectrum to support meteor burst systems. The electromagnetic compatibility of meteor burst systems with other equipment in the VHF spectrum is determined using computerized analysis methods for both ionospheric and groundwave propagation modes. It is shown that meteor burst equipment can cause and are susceptible to groundwave interference from other VHF equipment. The report includes tables of geographical distance separations between meteor burst and other VHF equipment which satisfy interference threshold criteria.