Aerospace Radio Frequency Propagation Tool (ARPT) User Guide

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Abstract:

The Aerospace Radio Frequency RF Propagation Tool User Guide provides instructions on the use of the Aerospace RF Propagation Tool ARPT. The tool uses the Split Step Parabolic Equation method to calculate RF propagation loss for any specific site over long path lengths. It can incorporate United States Geological Survey USGS terrain data, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration NOAA weather data, and measured transmit antenna radiation patterns. Model results have been verified with RF measurements for path lengths from 6 to 120 km, across various terrain profiles, and under near real-time weather conditions. Through this user guide, users can learn how to properly configure and operate the tool.

Author(s):
Jang, Jinyoung ; Xu, Lan
Author Organization(s):
Aerospace Corporation El Segundo United States
Descriptive Note:
Technical Report
Pagination:
0025

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release;

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
TOR-2016-03103, SMC-TOR-2016-03103
Contract/Grant Number(s):
FA8802-14-C-0001
Monitor Series:
TOR-2016-03103
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_4.7.2_Installation Services; JCA_4.7_Base and Installations Support; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_1.4_Force Support; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance
Modernization Areas:
Directed Energy; Quantum Science and Computing
Communities of Interest:
Space
Descriptor(s):
antenna radiation patterns, antennas, altitude, frequency, high resolution, standards, user interface, communication systems, computers, refraction, wave propagation, engineering, equations, radio frequency, refractive index, sea level, systems engineering, central processing units, graphical user interface, operating systems
Keyword(s):
RF propagation propagation loss SSPE, Software
Report Date:
2016 Sep 30
Creation Date:
2020 Nov 12