D region

The D region is the portion of the ionosphere that exists approximately 50 to 95 km above the surface of the Earth.

Note: Attenuation of radio waves, caused by ionospheric free-electron density generated by solar radiation, is pronounced during daylight hours. Because solar radiation is not present at night, ionization ceases, and hence attenuation of radio waves ceases.

Translation of "D region"

Portuguese: Camada D.