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New methods for predicting the start and other features of the UK (Northern Hemisphere) Sporadic E (Es) radio propagation season

New methods for predicting the start and other features of the UK (Northern Hemisphere) Sporadic E (Es) radio propagation season

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Authors

Chris Barnes

Abstract

The sporadic E mode of propagation is briefly described and reviewed. The question is posed could we ever predict the start and duration of the main propagation season. A new hypothesis is proposed based on the modulation of planetary weather and wave circulations and their effect on the Es

DOI

https://doi.org/10.31223/X5Z14Z

Subjects

Oceanography and Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, Physical Sciences and Mathematics

Keywords

Sporadic E, Radio propagation, Planetary Weather, Planetary Wave, QBO, Quasi-biennial oscillation, ionosphere, Sunspot cycle, Sunspot maximum, space weather, Electron density, Meteor debris, Thunderstorm, Gravity Wave, AGW, VHF. Zonal wind, jet stream, mesoscale, Auroral-E

Dates

Published: 2025-06-22 10:04

Last Updated: 2025-06-22 10:04

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CC BY Attribution 4.0 International

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