NASA's GOLD mission finds X- and C-shaped formations in Earth's ionosphere, disrupting signals during quiet times.

NASA's GOLD mission has discovered X- and C-shaped formations in Earth's ionosphere, a layer of charged particles critical for long-distance radio communication. The shapes, which can disrupt signals, appeared during quiet times with no apparent disturbances, suggesting influences from the Earth's lower atmosphere. NASA's first mission to observe these formations unambiguously, the findings challenge current computer models and require a reevaluation of the ionosphere's influence.

August 02, 2024
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