Introduction to Antennas and RF Propagation Analysis

Author:   Dean James Friesen
Publisher:   Artech House Publishers
Edition:   Unabridged edition
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9781630819286


Pages:   260
Publication Date:   31 January 2022
Format:   Hardback
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This practical text gives engineers and technicians at all levels an easy-to-follow entry point into the subject of RF/EM wave propagation and antennas. While aimed primarily at those who are entering the field or transitioning from a related field, the book also helps experienced professionals obtain a more refined understanding of the various methodologies and processes in this area. The book covers the essentials, practices, technical details, and considerations needed to help a team of engineers design, install, and/or predict the technical performance of a new (or even existing) one-way, two-antenna (long radiating distance) RF communication system. The chapters are organized logically to walk you step by step through the application processes, showing you proven methods to bring about top performance, while also helping you factor in unanticipated variances, including those caused by the earth itself, earth's gaseous atmosphere, rain, snow, hail, ice, ionospheric signal attenuation, and EM waves. This kind of understanding and consideration saves time, money, and much frustration in a project. With this book in hand, you will better understand RF/EM wave propagation and the technical vernacular used to describe it; become familiar with the various processes and considerations in analyzing, designing, and predicting the performance of new and existing antenna RF communications systems; and more confidently approach problem solving and possible solutions for reducing signal interference and loss. The chapter contents, while not sparing the reader exposure to radiated RF system design and analysis terminology, are written in a relaxed, conversational tone and easy-to-understand manner, making this a perfect learning tool for those entering or transitioning to this field, as well as an excellent supplement or foundational text for an instructional course. The book's logically organized and easy-to-access chapter structure also facilitates its use as a bench reference for quick lookup or review.

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Author:   Dean James Friesen
Publisher:   Artech House Publishers
Imprint:   Artech House Publishers
Edition:   Unabridged edition
ISBN:  

9781630819286


ISBN 10:   163081928
Pages:   260
Publication Date:   31 January 2022
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us.

Table of Contents

Section I - RF/EM Wave Propagation Fundamentals: Introduction; Characteristics of Electromagnetic Waves; One-Way RF Propagation: The Friis Equation and Free Space Loss; Section II: Additional RF Signal Losses and Causes; Multipath Loss; Fresnel Zone Loss; Antenna Feedline Losses and Antenna Polarization Loss; Other Radiated RF Losses to Consider; Section III - Antennas: Antenna Groupings and Antenna Parameters; Isotropic (Point Source) Antenna; Wire Antennas; Aperture Antennas; Slot Antennas; Horn Antennas; Array Antennas; Reflector Antennas; Yagi-Uda Antennas; Broadband Antennas; Noise and SNR; Receiver Noise, Received Noise, and Signal-to-Noise Ratio; Conclusion.

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