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VHF Troposcatter Propagation - VHF102

VHF Troposcatter Propagation - VHF102. KK6MC James Duffey NM VHF Society VHF. 1. What is Troposcatter?. Scattering (not reflection) from inhomogenities (blobs of uneven density) in the troposphere Allows propagation beyond normal line-of-sight and diffraction distances

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VHF Troposcatter Propagation - VHF102

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  1. VHF Troposcatter Propagation - VHF102 KK6MC James Duffey NM VHF Society VHF 1

  2. What is Troposcatter? Scattering (not reflection) from inhomogenities (blobs of uneven density) in the troposphere Allows propagation beyond normal line-of-sight and diffraction distances Aways present, although strength varies considerably 13 to 15 dB Varies with time of day, season of year, weather Very dependent on effective radiated power, angle of radiation Viable propagation mode from 50MHz (6M) to over 10GHz (3cm)

  3. Troposphere Troposphere is atmosphere from ground level to about 35,000 feet. It is the region where clouds are formed.

  4. Useful References Dishman, QST, November 1961 SPLAT! < http://www.qsl.net/kd2bd/splat.html > On line at: < http://splat.adis.ca > RadioMobile < http://www.cplus.org/rmw/english1.html > Atkins < http://www.bobatkins.com/radio/troposcatter.html> Rehr < http://flarc.net/eme-info/PDF/W3SZ-2.pdf > < NMVHF.org > and the NM VHF Society

  5. Troposcatter from Inhomengenities

  6. Density Inhomogeneities (Blobs) in Upper Atmosphere

  7. Troposcatter Path Loss from Dishman QST, November 1961

  8. Two Meter Path Loss as a Function of Distance

  9. Loss very dependent on takeoff angle – Hills are nice

  10. Relative path loss increases as frequency increases – offset by increase in antenna capture area

  11. QSB is significant on Troposcatter

  12. Tools to Calculate Path Loss There is no first principles theory, all calculations are made with numerical constructs built to match observed data can be big variation in results depending on whose technique you use Calculations can be made by hand using troposcatter loss formulas – requires knowing distance to nearest obstruction on each end. Visual Basic < http://www.bobatkins.com/radio/scatter2.html > Computer tools using Longley-Rice NBS model have terrain data built in and are much easier to use Radio Mobile SPLAT! These are available in standalone or on-line versions Online version recommended to start as gathering the terrain data can be daunting

  13. Calculating Path Loss Capability with SPLAT!

  14. Radio Mobile On-line Calculations

  15. Using Radio Mobile Online Demonstration

  16. Create account or log in

  17. Initial Menu

  18. Settings

  19. New Site

  20. Submit

  21. New Link

  22. Submit

  23. You also get a map

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