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Published online by Cambridge University Press: 09 August 2009
The objective of this book is to allow the reader to predict the received signal power produced by a particular radio transmitter. The first two chapters examine propagation in free space for point-to-point and point-to-area transmission, respectively. This is combined with a discussion regarding the characteristics of antennas for various purposes. In chapter 3, the effect of obstacles, whether buildings or mountains, is discussed and analytical methods, whereby the strength of a signal is the shadow of an obstacle can be predicted, are presented. The following chapter investigates the nature of reflections and the effect that reflections have on the nature of a received signal. Chapter 5 shows how the level of a received signal can be predicted considering all propagation mechanisms. The many effects on a radio wave that are caused by precipitation and the structure of the atmosphere are explained in chapter 6. Chapter 7 demonstrates how knowledge gained can be used to design point-to-point radio links, broadcast systems, Earth–space systems and in-building systems. In chapter 8, the value of software tools in the planning of various radio networks is explained.
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