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This books thoroughly describes the physical mechanisms of electromagnetic wave propagation in the terrestrial and near space environment. It thus provides advanced students and development engineers the background for the design of reliable telecommunication systems in the radiofrequency domain.

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Author:   Hervé Sizun ,  P.de Fornel
Publisher:   Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG
Imprint:   Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
Edition:   2005 ed.
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   1.750kg
ISBN:  

9783540407584

ISBN 10:   3540407588
Pages:   414
Publication Date:   06 October 2004
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

Introduction to the Propagation of Radio Waves.- The Earth’s Atmosphere.- Electromagnetic Waves and Propagation Characteristics.- Ionospheric Links.- Terrestrial Fixed Links.- Satellite Links.- Mobile Radio Links.- The Sun and the Solar Activity.- Microphysical Properties of Hydrometeors.- The Frequency Spectrum.- Cross-Polarisation induced by the Atmosphere.- Fresnel Equations.- Ionospheric and Geomagnetic Disturbances associated with Solar Events.- Investigation Methods of the Ionosphere.- The Terrestrial Magnetic Field and the Magnetic Indexes.- Rain Attenuation.- Vegetation Attenuation.- Diffraction Models.- Mobile Radio Measurements.- Directions of Arrival.- Geographical Databases.- Determination of the Electromagnetic Field after Interaction with Structures.

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