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Q: What layer of the atmosphere is used for radio communication?
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Which electromagnetic waves are used for communication in space?

radio waves


How do you define an artificial satellite?

An artificial satellite is a man-made structure that orbits the Earth or other astronomical object that is used for conducting scientific experiments such as recording weather conditions or is used for communication such as television and radio reception.


What priperty is used to distinguish the layers of the atmosphere?

Temperature is the property used to distinguish the layers of the atmosphere


What are Atmospheric studies satellites used for?

Atmospheric studies satellites were some of the very first satellites launched into space. They generally have pretty low Earth orbits. they are used to study the Earth'satmosphere. Alouette, the first satellite launched by Canada, was also the world's first atmospheric studies satellite. The purpose of Alouette was to study the Earth's ionosphere (a charged layer of the atmosphere). With the help of Atmospheric Studies Satellite Canadian scientists were trying to learn more about the aurora borealis, or northern lights - disturbances of the ionosphere in the atmosphere which create brilliant lights in the northern skies at night, but disturb radio communications.


What do communication satellites do?

They relay information and data transmitted from one area of Earth to another. Signals are transmitted via radio dish to the satellite from one region of the planet, which then broadcasts the signal back again to a receiver in another part of the world. There are many different uses for communication satellites- they are used by the media and the entertainment industry for broadcasting TV and radio programmes, are essential for the use of mobile 'phones and international landline 'phone calls, are used by the military to share classified information with allied nations or bases overseas, and for weather forecasting.

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