Ionospheric reflection

Ionospheric reflection

Ionospheric reflection: Of electromagnetic waves propagating in the ionosphere, a redirection, "i.e.," bending--by a complex process involving reflection and refraction--of the waves back toward the Earth.

"Note:" The amount of bending depends on the extent of penetration (which is a function of frequency), the angle of incidence, polarization of the wave, and ionospheric conditions, such as the ionization density. It is negatively affected by incidents of ionospheric absorption.


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