A refraction coefficient model for the propagation of radio waves in the atmospheric boundary layer
Abstract
A periodically nonstationary model for the refraction coefficient of the atmospheric boundary layer is developed which allows for the mechanism of the formation of the atmospheric spatial structure on the basis of the concept of turbulent diffusion. The model can be used for the theoretical analysis and prediction of the propagation and refraction of ultrashort radio waves in the boundary layer. The predictions of the model are shown to be in good agreement with experimental data.
- Publication:
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Electromagnetic Waves in the Atmosphere and Space
- Pub Date:
- 1986
- Bibcode:
- 1986ewas.book...15A
- Keywords:
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- Atmospheric Boundary Layer;
- Atmospheric Refraction;
- Radio Transmission;
- Wave Propagation;
- Diurnal Variations;
- Meteorological Parameters;
- Refracted Waves;
- Turbulent Diffusion;
- Vertical Distribution;
- Communications and Radar