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    Line-of-sight propagation is a characteristic of electromagnetic radiation or acoustic wave propagation which means waves can only travel in a direct...
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  • Non-line-of-sight (NLOS) radio propagation occurs outside of the typical line-of-sight (LOS) between the transmitter and receiver, such as in ground reflections...
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  • applies. Line-of-sight range Line-of-sight (missile), the straight line between the missile and the target Radar horizon Line-of-sight propagation, electro-magnetic...
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  • operation of radar systems. Several different types of propagation are used in practical radio transmission systems. Line-of-sight propagation means radio...
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    taken advantage of skywave for long-distance (or "DX") communication. Skywave propagation is distinct from line-of-sight propagation, in which radio waves...
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  • Ground wave (category Radio frequency propagation)
    because ground waves in radio propagation are not confined to the surface. Groundwave contrasts with line-of-sight propagation that requires no medium, and...
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  • including air traffic control and weather radars. Non-line-of-sight propagation Wave propagation Peter Meischner (ed.), Weather Radar: Principles and Advanced...
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    missile. The two variants are Command to line of sight (CLOS) Command off line of sight (COLOS) line of sight beam riding guidance (LOSBR) – The target...
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  • in Helsinki Olos (album) OLOS (obstructed-line-of-sight), a lesser-used term in non-line-of-sight propagation Olo (color), an impossible color produced...
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    (300 km/h) Cruise speed: 125 knots (232 km/h) Communication range: line-of-sight propagation Operational range: 1,000 nautical miles (1,900 km) Hardpoints:...
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    straight lines (line-of-sight propagation) and are generally limited by the visual horizon, about 64 km (40 miles). Shortwave broadcasts of radio programs...
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    antenna than its actual ground track. Ranging Spherical range Line-of-sight_propagation  This article incorporates public domain material from Federal...
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  • K-factor, the circular segment of earth profile that blocks off long-distance communications in line-of-sight propagation K-factor (Elo rating system),...
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    have line-of-sight propagation. Without a repeater, these systems are limited in range by the curvature of the Earth and the blocking effect of terrain...
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  • Log-distance path loss model (category Radio frequency propagation model)
    short outdoor distances. It's simpler and assumes a more direct line-of-sight propagation. Log-distance path loss model is formally expressed as: L = L...
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    absorption of electromagnetic radiation has a variety of applications. In radio propagation, it is represented in non-line-of-sight propagation. For example...
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    elevation can allow two mobile stations, otherwise out of line-of-sight propagation range of each other, to communicate. Repeaters are found in professional...
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    Arrow 3 (category Anti-ballistic missiles of Israel)
    seeker's line-of-sight propagation relative to the vehicle's motion, the kill vehicle will use proportional navigation to divert its course and line up exactly...
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  • Rayleigh fading (category Radio frequency propagation fading)
    there is no dominant propagation along a line of sight between the transmitter and receiver. If there is a dominant line of sight, Rician fading may be...
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  • approximately spherical shape of Earth. Radio transmitters are mounted on tall towers because they generally rely on line-of-sight propagation. The distance to the...
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  • HF signals to make contacts, in both cases enjoying improved line-of-sight propagation over obstructions that would otherwise block transmissions. Contacts...
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  • Link budget (category Radio frequency propagation)
    buildings due to materials and line of sight issues. Experience has shown that in dense office environments, line-of-sight propagation holds only for about the...
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  • management Avionics Control tower Future Air Navigation System Line-of-sight propagation H. P. Westman (ed), Reference Data for Radio Engineers Fifth Edition...
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    to operation of radar systems. Different types of propagation are used in practical radio transmission systems. Line-of-sight propagation means radio waves...
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    Walkie-talkie (category Pages displaying short descriptions of redirect targets via Module:Annotated link)
    controversially rated in mile or kilometer ratings. Because of the line of sight propagation of UHF signals, experienced users consider such ratings to be...
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    similar refraction phenomena Novaya Zemlya effect Radio propagation Line-of-sight propagation#Atmospheric refraction Ray tracing (physics) Shen Kuo Terrestrial...
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    station network exists in the current area of the aircraft. VHF communication is line-of-sight propagation and the typical range is up to 200 nautical...
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  • it difficult to establish line-of-sight propagation. Rain and wet foliage can decrease range further with extreme amounts of rain. In a city, buildings...
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    number of systems use "creeping waves" that travel into the shadow zone. Line-of-sight propagation Hull-down "Radar Principles" (PDF). University of Illinois...
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    light for communications. In most cases, line-of-sight propagation is used, which limits the physical positioning of communicating devices. There have been...
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