Compare ground wave propagation. Sky wave propagation and space wave propagation.
Sr. N o
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Parameter
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Ground Wave Propagation
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Sky Wave Propagation
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Space wave Propagation
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1 |
Frequency Range
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30 kHz to 3 MHz
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3 MHz to 30 MHz
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frequencies above 30 MHz
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2 |
Polarization
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Vertical
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vertical
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Horizontal
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3 |
Applications
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Radio Broadcasting (MW Range)
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Radio Broadcasting (SW Range)
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Satellite communication, TV , frequency modulation broadcast, RADAR system etc
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4 |
Range of Communication
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Less (OR) Few hundred Km
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More (OR) Few Thousand Km
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More (OR) Few Thousand Km
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5 |
Limitations
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Limited Range, Tall Antenna Required, High transmission power.
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Skip Distance, Power loss due to absorption of energy in layers.
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These waves are limited to the curvature of the earth. 2. These waves have line of sight propagation, ...
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6 |
Fading Problem
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less
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Severe
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Less
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