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Question 137

What causes tropospheric ducting?

  1. Discharges of lightning during electrical storms
  2. Sunspots and solar flares
  3. Updrafts from hurricanes and tornadoes
  4. Temperature inversions in the atmosphereCorrect answer

Explanation

A temperature inversion puts warm air above cooler air, creating a sharp change in the refractive index of the atmosphere that traps and guides VHF and UHF signals. Lightning, sunspots and storm updrafts do not create ducts.

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Question 137: What causes tropospheric ducting? · FCC Technician Class (Element 2) · Questena