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sporadic reflections

sporadic reflections

[spə′rad·ik ri′flek·shənz]
(electromagnetism)
Sharply defined reflections of substantial intensity from the sporadic E layer at frequencies greater than the critical frequency of the layer; they are variable with respect to time of occurrence, geographic location, and range of frequencies at which they are observed.
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