Journal of electromagnetic engineering and science

The Korean Institute of Electromagnetic Engineering and Science (한국전자파학회)
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Prediction of Electromagnetic Wave Propagation in Space Environments Based on Geometrical Optics

  • Kim, Changseong (Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Ajou University) ;
  • Park, Yong Bae (Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Ajou University)
  • Received : 2017.06.12
  • Accepted : 2017.07.12
  • Published : 2017.07.31
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Abstract

We predict the electromagnetic wave propagation in space environments using geometrical optics. The effective indices of the troposphere, stratosphere, and ionosphere are computed, and the reflection, refraction, and attenuation of electromagnetic waves in space environments are calculated based on the ray tracing technique and geometrical optics. The influence of the refractive index and loss of atmosphere and the incident angle of the antenna on electromagnetic wave propagation is discussed.

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