Characteristics of Observed Electromagnetic Wave Ducts in Tropical, Subtropical, and Middle Latitude Locations

Round 1

Reviewer 1 Report

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After carefully reviewing the manuscript, I agree to its publication in your esteemed journal.

Author Response

Reviewer 1 is satisfied with manuscript as is. No detailed comments to address.

Reviewer 2 Report

Comments and Suggestions for Authors

My review is attached. I recommend acceptance pending major revision.

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Reviewer 3 Report

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Title: Characteristics of Observed Electromagnetic Wave Ducts in Tropical, Subtropical, and Middle Latitude Locations

 

1. The abstract is not strong enough. Enhance it.
2. How reliable is the BUFR data format for capturing detailed variations in modified refractivity?
3. Line no: 65- ‘The observed upper air sounding profiles at ∼5 m native resolution are linearly interpolated to 20 m vertical layers and then input to the calculation of modified refractivity’. What is the reason for interpolating the data from a 5 m native resolution to 20 m vertical layers before calculating modified refractivity?
4. In line no 87 i.e., ‘A duct was included in the analysis only if it met both the criteria of duct strength M > 1.7 and duct thickness > 40 m’. What is the significance of using a threshold for duct strength and thickness in the study? How might weaker or thinner ducts affect the analysis?
5. Would additional parameters such as wind speed, atmospheric turbulence provide deeper insights into duct formation? If so, where do u include this in this manuscript?
6. With all these ducts above 2 km altitude at tropical and subtropical islands, is there some kind of atmospheric conspiracy at play, or is there a simple scientific explanation waiting to be uncovered?
7. Figure 6 shows the Scatter density plots of duct thickness vs. strength. How do the varying scatter density patterns challenge the assumption that duct characteristics follow a uniform global pattern, and what hidden atmospheric factors could influence these regional disparities?
8. What is the unique contribution or novelty of this study?
9. How can your findings be applied in real-world scenarios, such as improving communication systems or military radar operations?

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Round 2

Reviewer 2 Report

Comments and Suggestions for Authors

Thanks for carefully revised the original manuscript. I recommended acceptance in present form. 

Reviewer 3 Report

Comments and Suggestions for Authors

can be accepted in the present form