Title :
VHF and UHF Links Using Mountains as Reflectors
Author :
Thomson, William E. ; Carvalho, Pedro F.
Author_Institution :
Motorola, Inc., Fort Lauderdale, FL
fDate :
3/1/1978 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The use of mountain reflections for establishing VHF and UHF communication links is analyzed. First, the reflection characteristics are analyzed and then a method is established for calculating the signal strength received in any such link. The use of topographical maps for obtaining the necessary path´s parameters is explained and finally, theoretical calculations and measured values for one such link are compared.
Keywords :
Electromagnetic reflection; Radio propagation terrain factors; UHF radio propagation terrain factors; VHF radio propagation; Attenuation; Frequency; Ice surface; Polarization; Reflection; Rough surfaces; Scattering parameters; Signal analysis; Surface roughness; Surface topography;
Journal_Title :
Communications, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TCOM.1978.1094071
