The impedance Z offered by transmission line for a travelling wave which damps out the low frequency...

The impedance Z offered by transmission line for a travelling wave which damps out the low frequency oscillation rapidly is also called
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The impedance Z offered by transmission line for a travelling wave which damps out the low frequency oscillation rapidly is also called Both surge and natural impedances.

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