UHF Propagation Path Loss Measurements at Low Grazing Angles

Abstract

This report covers RF path loss measurements near Fort Monmouth, N. J., over distances of up to 10 miles and at low grazing angles. Four frequencies were used during these tests, three in the UHF region and one just below it. Measurements were made with antennas vertically, horizontally, and circularly polarized. Paths were varied from non-line-of-sight to definitely line-of-sight. Comparison of losses under varying conditions were made and graphs for estimating losses in the area covered by these tests are included.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1973
Accession Number
AD0910305

Entities

People

  • Henry Schlussler

Organizations

  • United States Army Communications-Electronics Command

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Analyzers
  • Antennas
  • Artillery
  • Attenuation
  • Avionics
  • Carrier Frequencies
  • Electronics
  • Frequency
  • Gain
  • Grazing Angles
  • Line Of Sight
  • Losses
  • Measurement
  • Meteorological Data
  • Polarization
  • Spectrum Analyzers
  • Test And Evaluation

Readers

  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Electromagnetic Wave Scattering and Antenna Radiation Engineering
  • Tactical Satellite Communications Systems Engineering.