Atmospheric effects on signal propagation in adverse environmental conditions a validation of the advanced refractive effects prediction system
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O'Marr, Erin Elizabeth.
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Davidson, Kenneth
Pfeiffer, Karl
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2008-09
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Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School
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Abstract
ic profiles for use as input into tactical decision aids; provide a real-time assessment of the boundary layer and refractive layers overland; and compare high resolution numerical model data with radiosonde upper air profiles in the data sparse environment. Results validate AREPS as a Tactical Decision Aid and tool for network administrators and operators for RF signal propagation; determine a negligible statistical significance of refractivity condition impact even though in situ meteorological data captured nonstandard refractivity gradients; show that the atmosphere is not a significant contributor to anomalous signal propagation at the operating wavelength and transmission distances; and conclude that the radiation heating of the network equipment remains as the likely factor to impact the transmission signal and equipment.
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Thesis
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Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.)
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xvi, 75 p. : ill. ;
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Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.