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Radio Navigationeasy#1113

Night effect on ADF is caused by:

A

Temperature inversions at night

B

Ionospheric reflection of sky waves interfering with the ground wave

Correct
C

Reduced NDB power output at night

D

Magnetic variation changes at night

Explanation

At night, the ionosphere (particularly the E-layer) lowers and reflects NDB sky waves, which interfere with ground waves causing bearing errors.

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