The angle of elevation of the antenna beam is 20°. Calculate the transmission-path distance
for an ionospheric transmission that utilizes a layer of virtual height 200 km. Use flat-earth
approximation.
A. 966 km
B. 2100 km
C. 1100 km
D. 405 km

1 Answer

Answer :

C. 1100 km

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