Some Generalized Scattering Relationships in Transhorizon Propagation

An analysis is made of the consequences to be derived from some fairly broad assumptions as to the nature of turbulent scattering and its effect on waves propagated through the troposphere. The intent is to provide a means for testing the general applicability of this model as an explanation for transhorizon propagation. General relationships for the variation of received power with distance are derived for various scatter-angle dependencies, and for various beamwidth configurations. These relationships are then extended to cover the phenomenon of aperture-medium coupling loss. The results are applied toward distingushing those experiments which are definitive from those which are not.