Title :
Characteristics of the Ionosphere at Washington, D.C., February 1939
Author :
Gilliland, T.R. ; Kirby, S.S. ; Smith, N.
Author_Institution :
National Bureau of Standards, Washington, D.C.
fDate :
4/1/1939 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Data on the ordinary-wave critical frequencies and virtual heights of the ionospheric layers are presented for the period indicated in the title. The monthly average values of the maximum usable frequencies for undisturbed days, for radio transmission by way of the regular layers is also provided.
Keywords :
Associate members; Clouds; Frequency measurement; Ionization; Ionosphere; NIST; Reflection; Storms; US Department of Commerce; Utility programs;
Journal_Title :
Proceedings of the IRE
DOI :
10.1109/JRPROC.1939.228338