Path: Link/RF
% Computes the free space loss.
This is the loss due to the spreading of the beam which goes as the
distance squared. The default output is a 2D mesh plot.
Type LossFreeSpace for a demo.
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Form:
l = LossFreeSpace( f, r )
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Inputs
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f (1,m) Frequency (GHz)
r (1,n) Distance (km)
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Outputs
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l (n,m) Loss (dB)
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Reference: Maral, G. and M. Bousquet. (1998.) Satellite Communications
Systems, Third Edition. John Wiley. p. 25.
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Common: Graphics/Mesh2
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