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The morphology of the scintillation phenomenon is discussed; in particular its geographical distribution, geomagnetic control and diurnal and seasonal variations. Also studies of parameters of ionospheric irregularities are reviewed.
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Liszka, L. (1969). Scintillations of Satellite Signals. In: D’angelo, N. (eds) Low-Frequency Waves and Irregularities in the Ionosphere. Astrophysics and Space Science Library, vol 14. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-010-3402-9_14
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