Methodology for Accounting the Influence of Parameters of a Spherical Underlying Surface with Finite Conductivity on VLF Antennas Characteristics
https://doi.org/10.31854/1813-324X-2023-9-3-60-66
Abstract
The Earth's underlying surface has a significant impact on the characteristics of antennas and the energy parameters of the radio path. Although the theoretical aspects of the influence of the finite conductivity of the underlying surface on antennas have been sufficiently studied, there is a need for the development of a specific methodology that would allow to automize energy parameters calculations of radio paths using the wavehop method. This article presents a methodology for accounting for the electrical characteristics of the subsoil surface, which differs in its ability to use digital maps and automate calculations. It also includes separate calculation results for correcting antenna coefficients that confirm the theoretical calculations. The developed methodology can be used for calculations of energy parameters of radio paths using the wavehop method.
About the Authors
A. Tipikin
Naval Academy named after Admiral of the Fleet of the Soviet Union N.G. Kuznetsov
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
D. Potapov
Naval Academy named after Admiral of the Fleet of the Soviet Union N.G. Kuznetsov
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
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Tipikin A., Potapov D. Methodology for Accounting the Influence of Parameters of a Spherical Underlying Surface with Finite Conductivity on VLF Antennas Characteristics. Proceedings of Telecommunication Universities. 2023;9(3):60-66. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.31854/1813-324X-2023-9-3-60-66
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