The maximum frequency for reflection of sky waves

Question:

The maximum frequency for reflection of sky waves from a certain layer of the ionosphere is found to be f max = 9(Nmax) 1/2, where Nmax is the maximum

electron density at that layer of the ionosphere. On a certain day, it is observed that signals of frequencies higher than 5MHz are not received by reflection

from the F1 layer of the ionosphere while signals of frequencies higher than 8MHz are not received by reflection from the F2 layer of the ionosphere. Estimate

the maximum electron densities of the F1 and F2 layers on that day.

Solution:

Maximum frequency = fmax = 9(Nmax)1/2

fmax = 5 MHz

Nmax = 3.086 ×1011 m3

fmax = 8 MHz

Nmax = 7.9 × 1011/m3

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