tropospheric scatter

noun

A method of transmitting and receiving microwave radio signals over considerable distances by means of the phenomenon whereby radio waves at particular frequencies are randomly scattered as they pass through the upper layers of the troposphere.

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Meanings

nountropospheric scatter (usually uncountable, plural tropospheric scatters)

plural tropospheric scatters

  1. uncountableusuallyA method of transmitting and receiving microwave radio signals over considerable distances by means of the phenomenon whereby radio waves at particular frequencies are randomly scattered as they pass through the upper layers of the troposphere.

    Synonyms: troposcatter

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA method of transmitting and receiving microwave radio signals over considerable distances by means of the phenomenon whereby radio waves at particular frequencies are randomly scattered as they pass through the upper layers of the troposphere.

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