English Explanatory Dictionary

Kennelly-Heaviside layer

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A layer of ionized gas occurring between roughly 90–150 km (56–93 mi) above the ground. It reflects medium-frequency radio waves, and thus enables them to be propagated beyond the horizon.

Word forms

Kennelly-Heaviside layer Kennelly-Heaviside layers

Etymology

Named after Arthur E. Kennelly and Oliver Heaviside.

Synonyms

E region Heaviside layer
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