Analysis of Propagation of Electromagnetic Waves in Difficult Conditions by the Parabolic Equation Method

Abstract

Studies devoted to the application of numerical solution of the parabolic equation to prediction of propagation conditions of radio waves traveling above the ground surface are briefly reviewed. The emphasis is placed on the analysis of physical irregularities of propagation of radio waves in difficult conditions (above the sea surface, including formation of evaporation ducts; in forests, including the influence of forest and terrain profile on the radiation field of phased array antennas).