This work treats the essential elements of radio wave propagation without requiring recourse to advanced electromagnetic concepts and equations; however itprovides sufficient detail to allow those concerned with wireless systems to acquire quickly a practical working knowledge of the important concepts. The treatment commences with an analysis of how energy (and power) is conveyed in free space, taking essentially a radiative transfer approach and thus avoiding the need to understand electric and magnetic field propagation at the outset. It then examines in some detail how the proximity of the earth and the atmosphere cause the radiation travelling from a transmitter to a receiver to follow one or more of three mechanisms - the surface, sky and space waves. Most attention is given to the space wave since it is the mechanism most commonly encountered in contemporary applications. Radio wave propagation is placed in a practical context by considering the design aspects of communications systems Essential elements of radio wave propagation without requiring recourse to advanced electromagnetic concepts Provides quickly a practical working knowledge of the important concepts INDICE: Fundamental Concepts: Propagation in Free Space. The Surface Wave.The Sky Wave. The Space Wave. Noise. Examples of Microwave Systems. The Effect of Materials on Propagation.
- ISBN: 978-3-540-77124-1
- Editorial: Springer
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 150
- Fecha Publicación: 01/02/2008
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés