Difference between revisions of "Basic Link Design Steps"
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# Generate the terrain profile. | # Generate the terrain profile. | ||
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# Path clearance. Determine the antenna heights required for free space line of sight. This step may fail if the heights are impractical. | # Path clearance. Determine the antenna heights required for free space line of sight. This step may fail if the heights are impractical. | ||
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# Enter the radio, antenna and transmission line specifications. The receive signal level and fade margin are avail-able at this point. | # Enter the radio, antenna and transmission line specifications. The receive signal level and fade margin are avail-able at this point. | ||
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# Calculate the availability due multipath fading. | # Calculate the availability due multipath fading. | ||
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# Calculate the availability due to high intensity rain. | # Calculate the availability due to high intensity rain. | ||
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# Determine if path is susceptible to obstruction fading. This step may require an increase in antenna heights. | # Determine if path is susceptible to obstruction fading. This step may require an increase in antenna heights. | ||
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# Determine if the path geometry supports a specular reflection. | # Determine if the path geometry supports a specular reflection. | ||
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# Determine if the path is susceptible to ducting. | # Determine if the path is susceptible to ducting. | ||
Latest revision as of 13:32, 21 February 2020
- Generate the terrain profile.
- Path clearance. Determine the antenna heights required for free space line of sight. This step may fail if the heights are impractical.
- Enter the radio, antenna and transmission line specifications. The receive signal level and fade margin are avail-able at this point.
- Calculate the availability due multipath fading.
- Calculate the availability due to high intensity rain.
- Determine if path is susceptible to obstruction fading. This step may require an increase in antenna heights.
- Determine if the path geometry supports a specular reflection.
- Determine if the path is susceptible to ducting.
