A refraction coefficient model for the propagation of radio waves in the atmospheric boundary layer

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.