A Review on Radiowave Propagation Models for Very High Frequency and Ultra High Frequency Band

Year 2022, Volume: 6 Issue: 4, 103 - 112, 29.12.2022

Ilolighata Okoko

Abstract

Radiowave propagation model is an empirical mathematical formulation for characterization of radiowave propagation as a function of frequency, distance and other conditions. This study explains the various attenuating factors prevalent in radiowave propagation. It highlights the various types of radiowave propagation; its classification based on their propagation paths; its layers in the atmosphere, its frequency bands and propagation mechanism. The study also entails the various radiowave propagation models and their application in VHF and UHF band.

Keywords

Radiowave Propagation Models,, VHF Band, UHF Band, Attenuating Factors, Radiowave Propagation

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