Radio Wave Propagation: An Introduction for the Non-Specialist

Understanding the propagation of radio waves in the vicinity of the earth’s surface can be quite complex, especially if detailed theoretical knowledge is required. The transmission path is complicated by atmospheric, tropospheric and ionospheric - fects, and the earth’s surface itself, and other obstacles, can interact with the passage of radiation between a transmitter and receiver. Time of day and season of the year can also be important. A full treatment of these aspects usually requires...