Understanding of Electrodynamics,Radio Wave Propagation and Antennas
Eugene I. NEFYODOV,Sergey M. SMOLSKIY
(2013)
Understanding of Electrodynamics,Radio Wave Propagation and Antennas: pp.
110-138.
CHAPTER 3. MAIN PHYSICAL PHENOMENA AT RADIO WAVES PROPAGATION
The following sections are included:
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The structure of the Earth atmosphere ans peculiarities of radio wave propagation in different ranges
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Laws of geometric optics amd wave (physical) optics. The Fermat principle. Fresnel and Fraunhofer zones
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Mechanisms to consider of the Earth influence on RWP
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Interference and diffraction of radio waves
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The Guygens-Fresnel-Kirchhoff principle
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A troposphere and radio waves propagation. Refraction of radio waves
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An ionosphere and radio wave propagation. The waveguide “the Earth – the ionosphere”