e region









e region


noun

  1. the region of the ionosphere in which the E layer forms.

noun

  1. a region of the ionosphere, extending from a height of 90 to about 150 kilometres. It reflects radio waves of medium wavelengthAlso called: Heaviside layer, Kennelly-Heaviside layer See also ionosphere

  1. The region of the ionosphere that lies approximately 90 to 150 km (56 to 93 mi) above the Earth’s surface. This region may affect long-distance communications because it influences radio waves in the 1-3 megahertz range. Also called E layer Heaviside layer Compare D region F region.
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