Ki

1.434 OM

800 ~
600 =

400
200

KM.

2.442'4M

800+
600
400
200

KMS

600
400
200

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3

4

6

8

10

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2

3.64

6

8

10

14

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Fig. 3.5 - Ionospheric Records at Rongerik Following Shot 1 by 34 1/2
to 55 min, Showing Sporadic-E Development

59 min - a picture typical of this period showing a strong
lower boundary and considerable scatter above

1 hr 18 min - two principal levels of Es (also first indications of Fl at 200 to 300 km, 3 to 4 mc)

1 br 27 min =~ Es continues strong but Fl is "seen" through

it
1 hr 45 min - Es continues wmusual, (Fl ordinary and extraordinary are clear but "spread")
1 hr 59 min - Es less complicated but still unusual, (Fl
returns show continued turbulence)

2 br 14 min ~ Es still present, (Fl appears to be stra*i-

fied ~ it later developed into F2).
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