troposcatter
(ˈtrɒpəʊ-, ˈtrəʊpəʊskætə(r))
[f. tropospheric a. + scatter n.]
The scattering of radio waves by clouds and local variations in the troposphere so as to extend the range of radio communication.
| 1959 Britannica Bk. of Year 547/1 Tropo-scatter. 1962 Aeroplane 7 June 19/2 For vhf ground-air improvements the team suggested the investigation of mountain-top sites and tropo-scatter methods to provide better coverage. 1967 Technology Week 23 Jan. 45/1 (Advt.), The Pacific Scatter System..uses ionoscatter, troposcatter, microwave, and vhf. 1976 Times 26 May 16/8 High levels of production of oil from the North Sea are dependent on advances in the use of troposcatter. |