Statistical Characteristics and Scintillation Level of Scattered Radio Waves in the Magnetized Plasma

Abstract

Second order statistical moments of scattered radiation in the magnetized plasma is considered using modified smooth perturbation method taking into account both diffraction effects and polarization coefficients of both the ordinary and extraordinary waves. The broadening of the spatial spectrum and displacement of its maximum are obtained. Scintillation level of scattered waves is analyzed for different parameters characterizing anisotropic irregularities for the ionospheric F-region.