A model-independent technique to determine one-dimensional radio source structure from interplanetary scintillation (IPS) observations

TL;DR

This paper presents a model-independent method to extract one-dimensional radio source structure from interplanetary scintillation data, utilizing power spectrum analysis and calibration sources to determine visibility without relying on specific source models.

Contribution

The paper introduces a novel, model-independent technique for deriving one-dimensional radio source structure from IPS observations, enhancing analysis accuracy.

Findings

Method successfully derives source visibility from IPS data.

Calibration improves the reliability of the visibility measurements.

Technique applicable to various radio sources and solar wind conditions.

Abstract

We outline a method of deriving one-dimensional phaseless visibility along solar wind direction from interplanetary scintillation power spectrum, together with the known visibility of a calibration source. The method is illustrated briefly. Details may be found in Edwin Jayaraj (1990).