Overview

Propagation of Radiowaves introduces the basic concepts and mechanisms of radiowave propagation engineering in both the troposphere and ionosphere, an understanding of which is fundamental to the effective use of the radio spectrum for radiocommunication. Reflecting the wide experience of the exceptional group of authors, the contents provide a firm background to established theory and introduce the most appropriate models, methods and procedures which are of use to spectrum planners, system designers and operators in assessing the estimated performance of radio systems. The field of radio communications continues to change rapidly and the third edition of this outstanding and successful book has been fully updated to reflect the latest developments. The relevant Recommendations of ITU-R Study Group 3 are discussed and put into context. Propagation of Radiowaves, 3rd Edition is essential reading for professionals involved in the planning, design and operation of radio systems, as well as academics and postgraduate students in the field.

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Author:   Les Barclay, OBE
Publisher:   Institution of Engineering and Technology
Imprint:   Institution of Engineering and Technology
Edition:   3rd edition
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 3.00cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.071kg
ISBN:  

9781849195782

ISBN 10:   1849195781
Pages:   472
Publication Date:   02 December 2012
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: Radio waves Chapter 3: Electromagnetic wave propagation Chapter 4: Fading and statistics Chapter 5: Radio noise Chapter 6: Clear-air characteristics of the troposphere Chapter 7: Reflection and scattering from rough surfaces Chapter 8: Introduction to multipath propagation Chapter 9: Diffraction Chapter 10: Propagation in rain and clouds Chapter 11: The ionosphere Chapter 12: Ionospheric propagation Chapter 13: Surface waves, and sky waves below 2 MHz Chapter 14: Terrestrial line-of-sight links Chapter 15: Propagation for mobile and area coverage systems Chapter 16: Short-range and indoor propagation Chapter 17: Fixed wireless access and radio LANs Chapter 18: Earth-space propagation Chapter 19: Terahertz propagation Chapter 20: Computer modelling Chapter 21: Numerically intensive propagation prediction methods

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Les Barclay OBE is a consultant in radiowave propagation and spectrum management. He has been involved in the organisation and lecturing for all IET residential courses in radiowave propagation, and has chaired the organising committee for these courses. He has lectured internationally on radio regulation, spectrum management and propagation. Prior to this he was the deputy director at the UK Radiocommunications Agency responsible for research. He was elected as international chairman of ITU-R Study Group 3 on radiowave propagation and has been chairman of the IET professional groups on antennas and propagation, and on radiocommunications. He is a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering and the IET.

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