Arshad, Kamran, Katsriku, Ferdinand and Lasebae, Aboubaker (2006) Finite element based beam propagation method for 3D wave propagation in troposphere. In: The 8th International Conference Advanced Communication Technology. ICACT 2006. Proceedings. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc., Piscataway, NJ, USA, pp. 2090-2094. ISBN 8955191294 ISSN 1738-9445 (doi:10.1109/ICACT.2006.206410)

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Abstract

A three dimensional finite element solution of the parabolic equation for beam propagation in troposphere is newly formulated. The model represents propagation over a spherical earth and allows specification of frequency, polarization, beam width and antenna height. An efficient three dimensional form of the helmholtz equation with height dependant refractivity is used to model radio wave propagation in troposphere. By using this method, horizontal and vertical tropospheric characteristics are assigned to every element, and different refractivity profiles can be entered at different stages. We also implement some abnormal environmental conditions to assess our method, and investigate ducting phenomena in troposphere.

Item Type:	Conference Proceedings
Title of Proceedings:	The 8th International Conference Advanced Communication Technology. ICACT 2006. Proceedings.
Additional Information:	[1] Acknowledgment (funding): The authors acknowledge the support of school of computing science, Middlesex University, London. [2] This paper was presented at the 8th International Conference Advanced Communication Technology 2006 (ICACT 2006) held from 20-22 February 2006 in Phoenix Park, Korea.
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Helmholtz equations, electromagnetic wave refraction, finite element analysis, tropospheric electromagnetic wave propagation, 3D wave propagation, beam propagation method, height dependant refractivity, parabolic equation, radio wave propagation, three dimensional finite element solution, troposphere, atmospheric modeling, earth, equations, finite element methods, frequency, optical propagation, physical optics, polarization, refractive index, terrestrial atmosphere
Subjects:	T Technology > TK Electrical engineering. Electronics Nuclear engineering
Pre-2014 Departments:	School of Engineering School of Engineering > Mobile & Wireless Communications Research Laboratory
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Last Modified:	14 Oct 2016 09:27
URI:	http://gala.gre.ac.uk/id/eprint/11306

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