D LAYER


Meaning of D LAYER in English

the lowest region of the ionosphere, characterized by mounting electron and ion density: exists, during the day only, from about 43 to 50 mi. (70 to 80 km) altitude. Cf. D region .

[ 1930-35 ]

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary.      Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House .