Propagation in free space and the aperture antenna -- Point-to-area transmission -- The effect of obstacles -- Reflection, scatter and penetration -- Estimating the received signal strength in complex environments -- Atmospheric effects -- System design and interference management -- Software-based tools -- Summary -- App. 1. The decibel scale -- App. 2. Phasor arithmetic and phasor diagrams -- App. 3. Formula sheet -- App. 4. Explanation of the link budget -- Recommendations of the Radiocommunication Bureau of the International Telecommunications Union (ITU), Geneva
Summary
This is a quick guide to understanding radio propagation issues for practitioners working in wireless communications, antennas and propagation
