Keywords: FlareNPS.gif Ray diagram showing some effects of solar flares and CMEs Coronal mass ejection red raytraces compared to a normal quiet situation blue raytrace Electron densities are increased in all layers as indicated by the darker colors compared to the other raytrace diagrams This can cause increased D layer absorption as indicated by duller red color for first red ray unusual E layer refraction next red ray or total loss of signal due to enhanced D layer absorption last red ray http //www weather nps navy mil/~psguest/EMEO_online/module3/module_3_3 html 2003-10-24 Naval Postgraduate School http //www nps navy mil/NPS/Disclaimers htm Ionosphere Radio propagation PD-USGov |