An Application of the Geometrical Theory of Diffraction to the Scattering of Radio Waves by Irregular Terrain
Author | : R. H. Ott |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 80 |
Release | : 1968 |
ISBN-10 | : PSU:000072011003 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Download or read book An Application of the Geometrical Theory of Diffraction to the Scattering of Radio Waves by Irregular Terrain written by R. H. Ott and published by . This book was released on 1968 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this report, a method is developed for the quantitative evaluation of the effects of large irregularities or obstacles on the propagation of a radio wave. The fundamental tool used is Keller's "geometrical theory of diffraction." In contrast to previous methods for treating this problem, the one proposed here is not limited by 1) the type of terrain, 2) the polarization of the transmitting antenna, 3) the radiation pattern of the antenna, and 4) the frequency of the antenna (provided ka>̲ 5.0, where a is the characteristic dimension of the diffracting obstacle). A numerical example showing the antenna pattern behind a hemispherical hill illustrates the application of the theory.