SHORTWAVE

Shortwave

A shortwave or shortwave trough is an embedded kink in the trough / ridge pattern. Its length scale is much smaller than that of longwaves, which are responsible for synoptic scale systems, although shortwaves may be contained within or found ahead of longwaves and range from the mesoscale to the synoptic scale. Shortwaves are most frequently caused by either a cold pool or an upper level front.

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shortwave

Noun

  1. Any shortwave frequency, having a wavelength between approximately 10 and 200 meters
    Many stations broadcast on shortwaves.
  2. Any wave in the shortwave frequency band
    Shortwaves are longer than microwaves.

Adjective

  1. Having a wavelength of approximately 10 to 200 meters
  2. Capable of transmitting or receiving signals at such a wavelength.


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