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In this chapter the fundamental elements of radiowave propagation are introduced. The basic transmission elements, such as free space attenuation, antenna gain, and polarization, are defined. Radiowave propagation modes and propagation mechanisms are discussed and the importance of the ionosphere and the troposphere in space communications is highlighted. Finally, the major radio-wave propagation factors in the frequency bands of interest to space communications are introduced and described.
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IEEE Standard Definitions of Terms for Radio Wave Propagation, IEEE Std. 211-1977, New York, August 19, 1977.
CCIR, Report 263-4, “Ionospheric Effects Upon Earth-space Propagation,” in Volume VI, Propagation in Ionized Media, Recommendations and Reports of the CCIR, 1978, pp. 71-89, International Telecommunications Union, Geneva, 1978.
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Ippolito, L.J. (1986). Fundamentals of Radiowave Propagation. In: Radiowave Propagation in Satellite Communications. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-7027-7_2
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