A 3-D Split-Step Fourier Algorithm Based on a Discrete Spectral Representation of the Propagation Equation
- 17 February 2017
- journal article
- Published by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) in IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation
- Vol. 65 (4), 1988-1995
- https://doi.org/10.1109/tap.2017.2671018
Abstract
A propagation method self-consistent in the discrete domain for the simulation of large distance scenarios in a 3-D inhomogeneous atmosphere is proposed. First, a spectral representation of the field in a discrete 3-D domain over an infinite perfect ground is introduced in cylindrical coordinates. A discrete spectral propagator is then derived. As in 2-D methods, the inhomogeneous atmosphere is considered in the spatial domain using phase screens. An explicit numerical scheme is introduced. For directive sources, a sectoral propagation is proposed to reduce the computation time by limiting the computation domain. The method is tested by simulation scenarios involving refractive effects in both vertical and azimuthal directions. The 3-D refractive effects are shown to be properly simulated.This publication has 20 references indexed in Scilit:
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