Sky Wave (Noun)
Meaning
A radio wave that is reflected back to earth by the ionosphere or a communications satellite; permits transmission around the curve of the earth's surface.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural phenomena.
Examples
- The shortwave radio signal was able to travel long distances by bouncing off the ionosphere as a sky wave.
- To reach listeners on the other side of the world, the broadcast station relied on the sky wave to carry its signal.
- The ham radio operator carefully adjusted his antenna to maximize the sky wave signal and communicate with fellow enthusiasts across the globe.
- The satellite's orbit allowed it to act as a relay for sky waves, extending the range of radio broadcasts to remote areas.
- The propagation of the sky wave was affected by solar activity, causing interference and fading in the received signal.