Kennelly-Heaviside layer

English

Etymology

Named after Arthur E. Kennelly and Oliver Heaviside.

Noun

Kennelly-Heaviside layer (plural Kennelly-Heaviside layers)

1. A layer of ionized gas occurring between roughly 90–150 km (56–93 mi) above the ground. It reflects medium-frequency radio waves, and thus enables them to be propagated beyond the horizon.

Synonyms

• E region
• Heaviside layer