Radio Wave Propagation in Horizontally Inhomogeneous Environments by Using the Parabolic Equation Method
Abstract
The validity of a parabolic equation (PE) model for predicting radio field strengths in horizontally inhomogeneous environments was investigated by performing comparisons between the model and experimental data. Excellent agreements were found at VHF and UHF frequencies with good agreement in S- and X-bands. In some cases, the predicted curves for the S-band comparisons under- estimated that of the measured data at large ranges. This may be the result of phenomena such as surface roughness, backscatter, etc., not accounted for in the model. Discrepancies may also result from the presence of evaporation ducts not included in the environmental inputs to the model because of a lack of detailed measurements. This would account for lower predicted signal levels at higher frequencies.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 1991
- Accession Number
- ADA242082
Entities
People
- A. E. Barrios