Propagation Distance Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary
Formula Used
Skip Distance = 2*Ionospheric Layer Height*sqrt((Maximum Usable Frequency^2/Critical Frequency^2)-1)
Pd = 2*h*sqrt((Fmuf^2/fc^2)-1)
This formula uses 1 Functions, 4 Variables
Functions Used
sqrt - A square root function is a function that takes a non-negative number as an input and returns the square root of the given input number., sqrt(Number)
Variables Used
Skip Distance - (Measured in Meter) - Skip distance is defined as the distance b/w transmitting antenna and a point where that wave is first received after reflection from ionosphere.
Ionospheric Layer Height - (Measured in Meter) - Ionospheric Layer Height is defined as the height of ionospheric layer.
Maximum Usable Frequency - (Measured in Hertz) - Maximum Usable frequency is the highest radio frequency that can be used for transmission between two points via reflection from the ionosphere.
Critical Frequency - (Measured in Hertz) - Critical frequency is the highest magnitude of frequency above which the waves penetrate the ionosphere and below which the waves are reflected back from the ionosphere.
STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit
Ionospheric Layer Height: 1169.985 Meter --> 1169.985 Meter No Conversion Required
Maximum Usable Frequency: 420 Hertz --> 420 Hertz No Conversion Required
Critical Frequency: 45 Hertz --> 45 Hertz No Conversion Required
STEP 2: Evaluate Formula
Substituting Input Values in Formula
Pd = 2*h*sqrt((Fmuf^2/fc^2)-1) --> 2*1169.985*sqrt((420^2/45^2)-1)
Evaluating ... ...
Pd = 21714.0026268189
STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit
21714.0026268189 Meter --> No Conversion Required
FINAL ANSWER
21714.0026268189 21714 Meter <-- Skip Distance
(Calculation completed in 00.004 seconds)

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16 Wave Propagation Calculators

Field Strength of Space Wave
Go Field Strength = (4*pi*Electric Field*Height of Receiving Antenna*Height of Transmitting Antenna)/(Wavelength*Antenna Distance^2)
Skin Depth or Depth of Penetration
Go Skin Depth = 1/Conductivity of Antenna*sqrt(pi*Relative Permeability*[Permeability-vacuum]*Frequency of Conductor Loop)
Phase Difference between Radio Waves
Go Phase Difference = 4*pi*Height of Receiving Antenna*Height of Transmitting Antenna/(Antenna Distance*Wavelength)
Height of Layer
Go Ionospheric Layer Height = Skip Distance/(2*sqrt((Maximum Usable Frequency^2/Critical Frequency^2)-1))
Maximum Usable Frequency
Go Maximum Usable Frequency = Critical Frequency*sqrt(1+(Skip Distance/(2*Ionospheric Layer Height) )^2)
Propagation Distance
Go Skip Distance = 2*Ionospheric Layer Height*sqrt((Maximum Usable Frequency^2/Critical Frequency^2)-1)
Line of Sight
Go Line of Sight = 3577*(sqrt(Height of Receiving Antenna)+sqrt(Height of Transmitting Antenna))
Skip Distance
Go Skip Distance = 2*Reflection Height*sqrt((Maximum Usable Frequency/Critical Frequency)^2-1)
Refractive Index of Ionosphere
Go Refractive Index = sqrt(1-((81*Electron Density)/Operating Frequency^2))
Maximum Usable Frequency in F-region
Go Maximum Usable Frequency = Critical Frequency/cos(Angle of Incidence)
Normal of Reflecting Plane
Go Normal of Reflecting Plane = Wavelength/cos(Theta)
Wavelength of Plane
Go Wavelength = Normal of Reflecting Plane*cos(Theta)
Parallel of Reflecting Plane
Go Parallel of Reflecting = Wavelength/sin(Theta)
Electron Density
Go Electron Density = ((1-Refractive Index^2)*Operating Frequency^2)/81
Critical Frequency of Ionosphere
Go Critical Frequency of Ionosphere = 9*sqrt(Electron Density)
Antenna Beamwidth
Go Antenna Beamwidth = (70*Wavelength)/Antenna Diameter

Propagation Distance Formula

Skip Distance = 2*Ionospheric Layer Height*sqrt((Maximum Usable Frequency^2/Critical Frequency^2)-1)
Pd = 2*h*sqrt((Fmuf^2/fc^2)-1)

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How to Calculate Propagation Distance?

Propagation Distance calculator uses Skip Distance = 2*Ionospheric Layer Height*sqrt((Maximum Usable Frequency^2/Critical Frequency^2)-1) to calculate the Skip Distance, The Propagation Distance formula is defined as the distance required by the wave to propagate smoothly without loss. Skip Distance is denoted by Pd symbol.

How to calculate Propagation Distance using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Propagation Distance, enter Ionospheric Layer Height (h), Maximum Usable Frequency (Fmuf) & Critical Frequency (fc) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Propagation Distance calculation can be explained with given input values -> 21714 = 2*1169.985*sqrt((420^2/45^2)-1).

FAQ

What is Propagation Distance?
The Propagation Distance formula is defined as the distance required by the wave to propagate smoothly without loss and is represented as Pd = 2*h*sqrt((Fmuf^2/fc^2)-1) or Skip Distance = 2*Ionospheric Layer Height*sqrt((Maximum Usable Frequency^2/Critical Frequency^2)-1). Ionospheric Layer Height is defined as the height of ionospheric layer, Maximum Usable frequency is the highest radio frequency that can be used for transmission between two points via reflection from the ionosphere & Critical frequency is the highest magnitude of frequency above which the waves penetrate the ionosphere and below which the waves are reflected back from the ionosphere.
How to calculate Propagation Distance?
The Propagation Distance formula is defined as the distance required by the wave to propagate smoothly without loss is calculated using Skip Distance = 2*Ionospheric Layer Height*sqrt((Maximum Usable Frequency^2/Critical Frequency^2)-1). To calculate Propagation Distance, you need Ionospheric Layer Height (h), Maximum Usable Frequency (Fmuf) & Critical Frequency (fc). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Ionospheric Layer Height, Maximum Usable Frequency & Critical Frequency and hit the calculate button. You can also select the units (if any) for Input(s) and the Output as well.
How many ways are there to calculate Skip Distance?
In this formula, Skip Distance uses Ionospheric Layer Height, Maximum Usable Frequency & Critical Frequency. We can use 1 other way(s) to calculate the same, which is/are as follows -
  • Skip Distance = 2*Reflection Height*sqrt((Maximum Usable Frequency/Critical Frequency)^2-1)
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