A Fast Correlation Method for Studying Drifting Patterns Associated with Ionospheric Irregularities

Abstract

The method commonly used in the analysis of drifting patterns associated with ionospheric irregularities is the full-correlation method of Briggs, Phillips, and Shinn (1950, hereafter referred to as BPS). A full-correlation analysis requires lengthy calculations, even on a digital computer, as it involves repetitive calculations and complicated curve-fitting techniques.