Summary:
- The National Radio Quiet Zone is a 13,000 square mile area in West Virginia and Virginia that restricts radio transmissions to protect sensitive radio telescopes and other scientific equipment.
- The National Radio Quiet Zone was established in 1958 to create an environment with minimal radio interference, allowing for more accurate scientific observations and measurements.
- The Quiet Zone's restrictions on radio transmissions, including from cell phones and Wi-Fi, help preserve the region's natural electromagnetic environment, enabling important scientific research and discoveries.