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VLF Receiver

A VLF (Very Low Frequency) receiver is a device designed to detect and analyze radio signals in the extremely low-frequency range, typically from 3 kHz to 30 kHz. These signals can travel long distances by diffracting around the Earth or reflecting off the ionosphere. VLF receivers capture these signals for various purposes, such as studying natural phenomena like lightning, earth's magnetic field, or for communication with submarines, as VLF waves penetrate seawater well. The receiver translates these faint signals into understandable audio or data, allowing scientists and engineers to monitor and research planetary and atmospheric conditions.