Z. E. Elshaikh, M. R. Islam, Othman Omran Khalifa, H. E. Abdel-Raouf
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引用次数: 53
Abstract
The microwave signal attenuation caused by dust is one of the major problems in utilizing microwave bands for terrestrial and space communication especially at desert and semi desert area. This paper presents a mathematical model developed to characterize the microwave signal attenuation due to dust. This model enables a convenient calculation of the microwave signal path attenuation which relates attenuation to visibility, frequency, particle size and complex permittivity. The predicted values from the mathematical model, which are compared with the measured values observed by the author in Sudan show relatively optimistic agreement.
期刊介绍:
Progress In Electromagnetics Research (PIER) M publishes peer-reviewed original and comprehensive articles on all aspects of electromagnetic theory and applications. Especially, PIER M publishes papers on method of electromagnetics, and other topics on electromagnetic theory. It is an open access, on-line journal in 2008, and freely accessible to all readers via the Internet. Manuscripts submitted to PIER M must not have been submitted simultaneously to other journals.