Wireless communications and k factors

[dervast]

Hi i want to learn about the K factor that is used in the wireless communications and i used to denote the curvature of earth... Do u know where i can find information about it? Any good links about wireless communications aspects...such as antennas, radiation ...et.c.

 

[Ouabache]

You will get a lot of useful hits, just by doing a basic web search using key wordstrings "k factor" and "earth curvature".

 

[ravenprp]

Sure, I can help you learn more about the K factor in wireless communications. The K factor, also known as the curvature factor, is a parameter used to characterize the propagation of radio waves over a curved surface, such as the Earth's surface. It is used in wireless communications to account for the effects of the Earth's curvature on the propagation of radio signals.

The K factor is calculated by taking into account the distance between the transmitter and receiver, the frequency of the signal, and the height of the antennas. A higher K factor means that the curvature of the Earth will have a greater impact on the signal propagation, resulting in a weaker signal at the receiver.

You can find more information about the K factor and its significance in wireless communications in various resources, such as textbooks on wireless communications, online articles, and technical papers. Some good links to start with are:

1. "Understanding the K Factor in Wireless Communications" by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC): https://www.fcc.gov/general/understanding-k-factor-wireless-communications

2. "Curvature Factor (K Factor) and its Effects on Wireless Propagation" by Radio-Electronics.com: https://www.radio-electronics.com/info/propagation/k-factor/curvature-factor-k-factor.php

3. "Effects of K Factor on Wireless Communication Systems" by the International Journal of Electronics and Communication Engineering: https://www.ijert.org/research/effe...ess-communication-systems-IJERTV4IS051633.pdf

In addition to the K factor, there are other important aspects of wireless communications that you can learn about, such as antenna design, radiation patterns, and modulation techniques. Some useful resources for these topics are:

1. "Antenna Basics" by the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB): https://www.nab.org/documents/advocacy/whitePapers/antennaBasics.pdf

2. "Understanding Antennas for the Non-Technical Ham" by the American Radio Relay League (ARRL): http://www.arrl.org/files/file/Technology/tis/info/pdf/9602013.pdf

3. "Radiation Patterns in Wireless Communications" by the University of California, Davis: https://www.ece.ucdavis.edu/~jwmatthews/ee136/lectures/antenna_radiation_patterns.pdf

I hope these resources will help you learn more about the K factor and other key