Multipath Module
 
Ray tracing techniques are employed to analyze the reflective characteristics of a path and to simulate abnormal propagation conditions. The display operates in two modes  
 

Constant Gradient 

A curved earth representation is used and all rays are drawn as straight lines. The path of the reflected rays show the susceptibility of the path to a specular reflection and helps identify the extents of the reflective plane. In this mode, the signal variation as a function of an antenna height can be displayed.  
 
 
 

Variable Gradient

The user defines the refractivity gradient or K as a function of height. The display uses a flat earth representation and the rays are drawn as curved lines.

Profile Formats

An instructional display which illustrates the concept of the effective earth radius is available in the multipath module. Profiles can be displayed in virtually any format.


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Last Update: 08/05/99