Coverage analysis for modern HF communication networks

• Published in: IEE conference publication pp. 125 - 130
• Main Authors: Arthur, P.C, Davies, N.C
• Format: Conference Proceeding
• Language: English
• Published: London IEE 2003
• Subjects: Applied sciences; Communication network design, planning and routing; Exact sciences and technology; Radio links and equipment; Radiowave propagation; Systems, networks and services of telecommunications; Telecommunications; Telecommunications and information theory; Transmission and modulation (techniques and equipments); HF communication networks; diversity reception; site diversity; telecommunication network planning; coverage analysis; HF radio propagation; communication links; high frequency coverage planning; real-time frequency diversity; radio planners; Telecommunication network
• ISBN: 9780852967553; 0852967551
• ISSN: 0537-9989
• DOI: 10.1049/cp:20030442

High frequency (HF) coverage planning tools have been used successfully for many years to assist radio planners in designing HF networks and operating HF services. This paper describes techniques which have been derived as an adjunct to existing planning tools to improve their utility for use with modern HF systems and networks. The techniques factor in real-time frequency diversity and site diversity, which have a significant impact on the success rate for communication links.