alleryStart learning →What mainly causes fading of skywave signals?
AA moving ionosphere layer
BA faulty receiver cable
CNoisy solar panels
DA fixed reflecting mirror
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. A moving ionosphere layer
The reflecting ionospheric plasma layer moves like an ocean surface, so reflection efficiency and signal strength keep changing.
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