A critical review on attenuation of radio waves due to variation in electron density of ionosphere

ABSTRACT

This paper critically examines the causes of attenuation of radio waves when it is propagating through ionosphere. The electron density of ionosphere affects the propagation of radio waves. We have reviewed thoroughly the reasons of variation of electron density due to scintillation effect, Sudden ionospheric distribution, Polar cap, Auroral effects, etc. At high frequency the propagation of radio waves through ionosphere is severely affected.

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