Kennelly-Heaviside layers

A form of Kennelly-Heaviside layer — 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.

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noun
  1. pluralplural of Kennelly-Heaviside layer
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