Propagation of Radiowaves - Les Barclay - książka wyd. 2003

Opis

Propagation of Radiowaves is a technical and scientific reference book focusing on the physical principles, mechanisms, and models of how radio waves travel through the atmosphere and other media. The book brings together contributions by experts in the field of radiowave propagation and is designed for advanced students, engineers, and researchers in electrical engineering, telecommunications, and applied physics who need a deep understanding of the subject. It covers the fundamental concepts of radio wave behaviour, including how waves interact with the troposphere and ionosphere, how they are affected by reflection, refraction, scattering and diffraction, and how these phenomena influence the planning and performance of wireless communication systems. The text discusses both theoretical models and practical prediction methods, and explains how radiowave propagation is treated in standards and recommendations used in system design and spectrum planning. Throughout, the emphasis is on quantitative modelling and engineering applications, making the book useful as both a reference work and a graduate‑level course text for those working on or studying radio communications, signal coverage, and related technologies.