noun
- Plural of ionosonde; instruments that measure the properties of the ionosphere by transmitting radio waves and analyzing their reflections.
Usage: technical; plural form; used in atmospheric science and radio physics
Examples
- Ionosondes are deployed at weather stations worldwide to monitor ionospheric conditions.
- The network of ionosondes provides real-time data on electron density in the upper atmosphere.
- Scientists use ionosondes to study how solar activity affects radio wave propagation.
- Modern ionosondes can detect critical frequency changes within seconds.
- The data from multiple ionosondes helps predict radio communication reliability.