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The nature of theD-region irregularities responsible for partial reflections is studied using amplitude, phase and range information taken at Buckland Park, South Australia, utilising a 178-dipole receiving array. Stratifications with distinct layer type structures below 80 km are noticed. A major part of the echo amplitude consists of specularly reflected signals.
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Chandra, H., Vincent, R.A. Remote probing ofD-region irregularities. Proc. Indian Acad. Sci. (Earth Planet Sci.) 88, 57–68 (1979). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02910953
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