Radio Wave Propagation and Parabolic Equation Modeling

Radio Wave Propagation and Parabolic Equation Modeling addresses the fundamentals of electromagnetic wave propagation generally, with a specific focus on radio wave propagation through various media. The authors explore an array of new applications and detail various virtual electromagnetic tools for solving several frequent electromagnetic propagation problems. All of the methods described are presented within the context of real-world scenarios typifying the differing effects of various environments on radio wave propagation. This text:

• Addresses groundwave and surface wave propagation
• Explains radar applications in terms of parabolic equation modeling and simulation approaches
• Introduces several simple and sophisticated MATLAB scripts
• Teaches applications that work with a wide range of electromagnetic, acoustic, and optical wave propagation modeling
• Presents the material in a quick-reference format ideal for busy researchers and engineers

Radio Wave Propagation and Parabolic Equation Modeling is a critical resource for electrical, electronics, communication, and computer engineers working on industrial and military applications that rely on the directed propagation of radio waves. It is also a useful reference for advanced engineering students and academic researchers.

MATLAB is used to solve numerous examples in the book. In addition, a supplemental set of MATLAB code files is available for download.