Line of sight microwave link design. A review of developments and consolidated algorithm

The authors have developed a consolidated algorithm for evaluating path loss for microwave line of sight link and system design which may be applied in both urban and non-urban environments. The algorithm represents a synthesis of existing techniques to provide a consolidated methodology that may be applied to any terrain and provide accurate results. The methodology can be directly implemented on a personal computer by programming the equations. In developing this algorithm a review of path loss analysis development was conducted. Specific attention was devoted to the accuracy of respective path profiling techniques, their relative merits and validity. This paper highlights the main areas of investigation and outlines the methodology of the algorithm.