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2009-2010 University Catalog

TCOM 517 - Introduction to Propagation Effects

Credits: 1.5
Introduction to radiowave propagation effects in wireless communications systems. Propagation effects on terrestrial point-to-point (line of sight), satellite (fixed service, mobile, and direct broadcast), and cellular services are evaluated. Clear air, multipath (atmospheric and terrestrial), diffraction, refraction, tropospheric and ionospheric scintillation, rain attenuation, ice crystal and rain depolarization, and low angle fading effects are covered. Impact of climate and path geometries on fade margin assessed, and mechanisms for reducing potentially adverse effect of propagation conditions discussed.

Prerequisites
TCOM 500

Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week
1.5
Hours of Lab or Studio per week
0