Influence of Plasma Trails from Hypersonic Events on HF Radar Data Capture Getting 1050 CJNB from Kazakhstan Loud and Clear with Our Loop Antenna Carlos Eduardo Thompson Abstract This study reports the successful long-distance reception of the Canadian AM radio station 1050 CJNB from Kazakhstan using a precision loop antenna. The event occurred under unusual ionospheric propagation conditions, likely influenced by plasma trails generated by hypersonic phenomena in the upper atmosphere. These plasma formations can create transient reflective layers that enhance the propagation of high-frequency (HF) signals over intercontinental distances. The observation provides valuable empirical data on the interaction between natural or artificial hypersonic events and HF radio wave propagation, with implications for radar, communications, and atmospheric research. Keywords: HF propagation, hypersonic plasma trails, ionosphere, loop antenna, over-the-horizon reception, radio science.

Influence of Plasma Trails from Hypersonic Events on HF Radar Data Capture

Getting 1050 CJNB from Kazakhstan Loud and Clear with Our Loop Antenna

Carlos Eduardo Thompson

Abstract

This study reports the successful long-distance reception of the Canadian AM radio station 1050 CJNB from Kazakhstan using a precision loop antenna. The event occurred under unusual ionospheric propagation conditions, likely influenced by plasma trails generated by hypersonic phenomena in the upper atmosphere. These plasma formations can create transient reflective layers that enhance the propagation of high-frequency (HF) signals over intercontinental distances. The observation provides valuable empirical data on the interaction between natural or artificial hypersonic events and HF radio wave propagation, with implications for radar, communications, and atmospheric research.

Keywords: HF propagation, hypersonic plasma trails, ionosphere, loop antenna, over-the-horizon reception, radio science.