Skip Distance (Noun)
Meaning
The shortest distance that permits radio signals (of a given frequency) to travel from the transmitter to the receiver by reflection from the ionosphere.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The skip distance is an important factor in determining the range of a radio transmission.
- At higher frequencies, the skip distance increases, allowing signals to travel farther.
- The ionospheric conditions can affect the skip distance, causing signals to be received at varying distances.
- To achieve reliable communication, the transmitter and receiver must be positioned within the skip distance of each other.
- The skip distance varies depending on the time of day and the level of solar activity.