F2 layer

Related to F2 layer: F1 layer

F2 layer

The upper layer of the ionosphere, it lies between 110 to 210 miles (180–350 km). The F₂ layer is more persistent than the F₁ layer. Its height varies in summers and winters as well as during the days and nights. It affects daytime propagation and reflects waves from about 3 to above 30 MHz. Also called the Appleton Layer. See F layer.

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5, it is apparent that the electron density increases with height until it reaches its maximum in the altitude range of 200 km - 300 km where the peak electron density of the F2 layer takes place.

A STUDY OF THE SEASONAL VARIATION OF IONOSPHERIC ELECTRON DENSITY OVER BAGHDAD (A CASE STUDY)

Miro Amarante, "Behavior of the scale height at the F2 layer peak derived from Digisonde measurements at two European stations," Advances in Space Research, vol.

Variations of scale height at F-region peak based on ionosonde measurements during solar maximum over the crest of equatorial ionization anomaly region

If the E layer is penetrated, one or more hops from the F layer can occur At night, this would be from the F2 layer, and in the daytime.

Communications EW, part 2 -- HF propagation. (EW101)

The most important layer for use in HF communications is the F2 layer. Long-distance radio communications as well as nighttime HF communications depend on this layer for both its height and its capability to reflect HF signals (Figure 2).