Study on Application of Channel Propagation Model for Maritime Communication

Abstract

With the implementation of marine power strategy, large scale activities at sea are increasing, and the demand for maritime communication, especially LOS communication and over-the-horizon communication on the sea, is growing, so the role of maritime communication is increasingly prominent to support the activities. It is discussed of the production, development and application of Longley-Rice model, troposcatter trans-horizon propagation loss prediction model, and evaporation duct trans-horizon propagation loss prediction model. The applicabilities of these models are analyzed and compared by digital simulation. In the end, a method of comprehensive application of the three models is proposed to provide help for the design of a comprehensive communication terminal, which can contribute to reduce the volume, weight and power consumption of the marine communication systems for complex applications.