Question

Can Infrared radiation pass through the ionosphere?

Answer 1

Yes.

Answer 2

can you give a reference because I've heard both yes and no

Answer 3

"The most obvious category of electromagnetic wavelengths not absorbed by the atmosphere is visible light, with amplitudes between about 300 and 700 nm."

http://www.wisegeek.com/which-electromagnetic-wavelengths-can-pass-through-the-atmosphere.htm

Answer 4

This was in my exam, I put yes for shorter wavelengths, no for longer wavelengths as shown in this image. Is that right?

Answer 5

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ionosphere

Answer 6

yes this is rigth

Answer 7

Thanks for that

Answer 8

IR? isnt that for radio

Answer 9

I meant isn't the reflection property only for radio waves?

Answer 10

Ok thank you

Answer 11

yes it can