Which consequence results when excessive atmospheric heating impairs satellite communications?

💡 Explanation

Thermospheric expansion increases ionization, thereby altering the refractive index for radio waves. Signals undergo significant ionospheric refraction because of increased electron density; therefore, communications degrade, rather than improving panel efficiency or decay which are results of other mechanisms.

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