Propagation (CloudMonk.io)
Propagation
Propagation, in the context of radio communication, refers to the transmission of radio waves through various media, such as the atmosphere or space, from a transmitting antenna to a receiving antenna. It encompasses different mechanisms such as line-of-sight, ground wave, skywave, and tropospheric propagation, each influenced by factors like frequency, antenna characteristics, and environmental conditions. Line-of-sight propagation occurs at higher frequencies, while ground wave propagation is prevalent at lower frequencies and skywave propagation dominates in the high-frequency (HF) bands. Tropospheric propagation involves scattering in the Earth's lower atmosphere. Understanding these propagation mechanisms is crucial for designing effective radio communication systems and predicting signal coverage and reliability in different scenarios. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radio_propagation]