Ionospheric Delay

What is the definition of ionospheric delay?

GNSS signal propagation delay – Earth’s upper atmosphere is loaded with electrons caused by ionising solar radiation that can “bend” and reflect radio waves.

Range: ± 5 m. Signal propagation delay – upper atmosphere is loaded with electrons caused by ionising solar radiation that can “bend” and reflect radio waves.

What are the applications for ionospheric delay?

• Autonomous Systems
• Autonomous Agriculture
• Aerospace
• Automotive
• Defence
• Marine
• Subsea
• Surveying

What other terms are related to ionospheric delay?

GNSS
GPS
Navigation

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