A Method for Determining the Field Strength Distribution of a Tropospheric Scatter Communications Link.
Abstract
A method is developed for determining the on and off path field strengths for a typical tropospheric scatter communications link. The earth is assumed to be smooth and homogeneous over the entire path. A spherically symmetric atmospheric model is used. Meteorological conditions which affect tropospheric communications are discussed as well as a method for determining the refractive index from meteorological charts. A field source representation is developed which can be easily adapted to specific site facilities. The overall field problem is developed in four parts: the direct field, the reflected field, the diffracted field and the scattered field.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1974
- Accession Number
- ADA008710
Entities
People
- Arthur J. Balazs
Organizations
- Air Force Institute of Technology