TCOM 517 - Introduction to Propagation Effects

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George Mason University

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Credits: 1.5 Introduction to radiowave propagation effects in wireless communications systems. Propagation effects on terrestrial point-to-point (line of sight), satellite (fixed service, mobile, and direct broadcast), and cellular services are evaluated. Clear air, multipath (atmospheric and terrestrial), diffraction, refraction, tropospheric and ionospheric scintillation, rain attenuation, ice crystal and rain depolarization, and low angle fading effects are covered. Impact of climate and path geometries on fade margin assessed, and mechanisms for reducing potentially adverse effect of propagation conditions discussed. Prerequisites TCOM 500 Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week 1.5 Hours of Lab or Studio per week 0

Credits:

1.50

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.gmu.edu

Phone Number:

(703) 993-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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