e region
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The radio signal bounced off the E region and returned to the ground station.
Definition
- Noun:
- A region of the ionosphere: The E region is a specific layer of the Earth's ionosphere, located at an altitude of approximately 50 to 90 miles (about 80 to 145 kilometers) above the Earth's surface.
- A layer that reflects radio waves: This atmospheric layer is characterized by its ability to reflect medium-frequency (medium-length) radio waves, which is crucial for certain types of long-distance radio communication.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The E region is most pronounced during daylight hours.
- Radio signals can bounce off the E region to travel beyond the horizon.
- Scientists study the E region to understand its impact on communication systems.
Advanced Usage
- "The E region's density": Refers to the concentration of ionized particles within this specific ionospheric layer.
- Solar activity greatly affects the E region's density.
- "To reflect off the E region": Describes the action of radio waves bouncing back from this layer.
- The amateur radio operator hoped his signal would reflect off the E region.
Variants and Related Words
- E layer (noun): A synonym for the E region, used interchangeably in atmospheric and radio science.
- The E layer disappears at night.
- Ionosphere (noun): The broader region of the Earth's upper atmosphere that contains the E region and other layers (D, F1, F2).
- Sporadic E (noun): A specific, irregular phenomenon within the E region where small, dense clouds of ionization form, allowing for unusual long-distance radio propagation.
- During the summer, sporadic E can enable VHF radio contacts over thousands of miles.
Synonyms
- E layer: The most direct synonym.
- Kennelly-Heaviside layer: A historical name for the ionospheric layer, though this term sometimes refers more specifically to the E region.
Related Phrases
- "E region propagation": The method of long-distance radio communication achieved by signals reflecting from the E region.
- He specializes in studying E region propagation.
- "E region critical frequency": The highest frequency at which a radio wave can be reflected vertically from the E region.
- Measuring the E region critical frequency is essential for predicting radio conditions.
The radio signal bounced off the E region and returned to the ground station.
Noun
- a region of the ionosphere (from 50 to 90 miles up) that reflects radio waves of medium length