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Continue debugging and testing features#35

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Continue debugging and testing features#35
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**Summary:**
Corrected absorption coefficient from incorrect 67.72 to correct 677.2
based on VOACAP FORTRAN source (REGMOD.FOR line 57: AC = 677.2 * ACAV).

**Impact:**
- Daytime E-layer SNR errors reduced from +97-145 dB to +38-59 dB
- Absorption now ~59 dB/hop (was ~6 dB/hop, should be ~100 dB/hop)
- Still investigating remaining 30-60 dB discrepancy

**Test Results:**
- test_mode_selection.py: 7.20 MHz daytime improved from +144dB to +38dB error
- test_voacap_reference.py: 6/18 tests passing (improved from unusable)
- Nighttime predictions: 2-7 dB errors (acceptable)

**Remaining Issues:**
- Daytime E-layer still 30-60 dB too optimistic
- Mode selection errors (2F2 instead of 2E at 9.70 MHz)
- Low frequency anomaly (6.10 MHz: 130 dB error)

See ABSORPTION_BUG_ANALYSIS.md for detailed analysis.

References #validation #absorption #fortran-port
Proposes hybrid approach:
- Keep technical docs in repo (version-controlled)
- Create user-facing wiki for guides, tutorials, FAQ
- Convert large PDFs to markdown wiki pages
- Link between wiki and repo docs

See WIKI_MIGRATION_RECOMMENDATION.md for full analysis.
@skyelaird skyelaird merged commit 11f19a6 into main Nov 14, 2025
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