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Radio propagation describes how radio waves behave when they are transmitted, or are propagated from one point on the Earth to another.[1] Like light waves, radio waves are affected by the phenomena of reflection, refraction, diffraction, absorption, polarization and scattering.[2]
Radio propagation is affected by the daily changes of water vapor in the troposphere and ionization in the upper atmosphere, due to the Sun. Understanding the effects of varying conditions on radio propagation has many practical applications, from choosing frequencies for international shortwave broadcasters, to designing reliable mobile telephone systems, to radio navigation, to operation of radar systems. Radio propagation is also affected by several other factors determined by its path from point to point. This path can be a direct line of sight path or an over-the-horizon path aided by refraction in the ionosphere. Factors influencing ionospheric radio signal propagation can include sporadic-E, spread-F, solar flares, geomagnetic storms, ionospheric layer tilts, and solar proton events.
Radio waves at different frequencies propagate in different ways. The interaction of radio waves with the ionized regions of the atmosphere makes radio propagation more complex to predict and analyze than in free space. Ionospheric radio propagation has a strong connection to space weather. A sudden ionospheric disturbance or shortwave fadeout is observed when the x-rays associated with a solar flare ionize the ionospheric D-region. Enhanced ionization in that region increases the absorption of radio signals passing through it. During the strongest solar x-ray flares, complete absorption of virtually all ionospherically propagated radio signals in the sunlit hemisphere can occur. These solar flares can disrupt HF radio propagation and affect GPS accuracy.
Predictions of the average propagation conditions were needed and made during the Second world war. A most detailed code developed by Karl Rawer was applied in the German Wehrmacht, and after the war by the French Navy.
Since radio propagation is not fully predictable, such services as emergency locator transmitters, in-flight communication with ocean-crossing aircraft, and some televisionbroadcasting have been moved to communications satellites. A satellite link, though expensive, can offer highly predictable and stable line of sight coverage of a given area.
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What is th function of the atmosphere's ozone layer?
The ozone layer helps to guard against the harmful UV radiations from the sun. These are very high frequency waves.
Does a high pitch sound result from low frequency waves?
No, a high pitch sound is typically associated with high-frequency waves, while low pitch sounds usually result from low-frequency waves. The pitch of a sound is determined by the frequency of the sound wave, with higher frequencies corresponding to higher pitches.
What type of rays are filitered by the ozone layer?
Ozone filters out the harmful ultraviolet radiations from the sun. These are high frequency waves which can cause some serious trouble to living organisms.
Do high frequency sound waves have a higher or lower pitch than low frequency sound wave?
Yes! All sound waves, regardless of pitch move at the same speed provided they are in the same medium. Differences in frequency cause the sound to be perceived as higher or lower. A high pitched sound has a higher frequency and shorter wavelength while low pitched sounds have lower frequencies and longer wavelengths
What is absorbed by OZONE in the statosphere?
OZONE in stratosphere helps to absorb the harmful ultraviolet radiations coming from sun. These are very harmful high frequency waves. This ozone is present as ozone layer in the stratosphere.
4 high frequency waves are a observed by the f2 layer b reflected by d layer c capable of use for long-distance communication on the moon d affected by the solar cycle?
b. reflected by d layer. The D layer in the ionosphere can reflect high-frequency waves back towards Earth. d. affected by the solar cycle. High-frequency waves can be influenced by the solar cycle variations, impacting their propagation characteristics. c. capable of use for long-distance communication on the moon. High-frequency waves can be used for long-distance communication due to their ability to bounce off the ionosphere and travel long distances. a. observed by F2 layer. The F2 layer in the ionosphere plays a role in observing high-frequency waves but may not necessarily be the layer that reflects them.
What of the layer that reflects radio waves of low frequency?
The layer that reflects radio waves of low frequency is the ionosphere layer known as the D-layer, which is located at an altitude of approximately 50-90 kilometers. Radio waves of low frequency, such as medium frequency (MF) and lower high frequency (HF), bounce off this layer for long-distance communication.
What are the waves that have high frequency also have high?
High frequency waves also have high energy. This means that waves with shorter wavelengths (higher frequency) carry more energy than waves with longer wavelengths (lower frequency). Examples of high frequency, high energy waves include gamma rays and X-rays.
Why are the high frequency waves also referred to as short waves?
high frequency = short wavelength
Which will have more energy a high frequency waves or a low-frequency wave?
High frequency waves will have more energy than low-frequency waves. This is because energy is directly proportional to frequency in waves - the higher the frequency, the higher the energy.
What is th function of the atmosphere's ozone layer?
The ozone layer helps to guard against the harmful UV radiations from the sun. These are very high frequency waves.
If wave amplitudes are equal will high-frequency waves carry more or less energy than low-frequency waves?
if wave amplitudes are equal ,will high frequency waves carry more or less energy than low frequency waves
Who is the scientist who discovered ultrasonic waves?
Francis Galton is credited with discovering ultrasonic waves in 1893. He observed that high-frequency sound waves could not be heard by the human ear but could still be detected by certain animals.
What depend on the frequency on the sound waves?
Pitch
A high pitch always corresponds to?
high frequency
Are high frequency waves close together or far apart?
High frequency waves are close together. This means that the waves have a short wavelength, and they oscillate rapidly. The shorter the wavelength, the higher the frequency of the wave.
Does a high pitch sound result from low frequency waves?
No, a high pitch sound is typically associated with high-frequency waves, while low pitch sounds usually result from low-frequency waves. The pitch of a sound is determined by the frequency of the sound wave, with higher frequencies corresponding to higher pitches.
