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heaviside layer

/ˈhɛvɪsaɪd ˈleɪər/

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/ˈhɛvɪsaɪd ˈleɪər/C1formalscientific
  • ruСлой ионизированного газа в верхних слоях атмосферы, примерно на высоте 90–150 км над поверхностью Земли, который отражает радиоволны обратно на Землю, обеспечивая дальнюю радиосвязь. Назван в честь британского физика Оливера Хевисайда.

A layer of ionized gas in the upper atmosphere, approximately 90–150 km above the Earth's surface, that reflects radio waves back to Earth, enabling long-distance radio communication. Named after British physicist Oliver Heaviside.

  1. Ionospheric layerC2formal

    A region of the Earth's upper atmosphere, rich in ions, that reflects radio waves back to the surface, enabling long-distance communication.

    ruИоносферный слой

    • The Heaviside layer is crucial for shortwave radio transmission.
    • Scientists study the Heaviside layer to understand atmospheric electricity.
    • Radio signals bounce off the Heaviside layer to reach distant receivers.