Ionosphere - Anomalies To The "ideal" Model

Anomalies To The "ideal" Model

Ionograms allow deducing, via computation, the true shape of the different layers. Nonhomogeneous structure of the electron/ion-plasma produces rough echo traces, seen predominantly at night and at higher latitudes, and during disturbed conditions.

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