Prediction of Electromagnetic Wave Propagation in Space Environments Based on Geometrical Optics

Kim, Changseong; Park, Yong Bae

doi:2017.17.3.165

J. Electromagn. Eng. Sci > Volume 17(3); 2017 > Article

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Journal of Electromagnetic Engineering and Science 2017;17(3):165-167.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5515/JKIEES.2017.17.3.165 Published online July 31, 2017.

Prediction of Electromagnetic Wave Propagation in Space Environments Based on Geometrical Optics

Changseong Kim, Yong Bae Park

Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Ajou University, Suwon, Korea.

Correspondence: Yong Bae Park,Email: yong@ajou.ac.kr

Received: 12 June 2017 • Revised: 12 July 2017 • Accepted: 12 July 2017

Abstract

We predict the electromagnetic wave propagation in space environments using geometrical optics. The effective indices of the troposphere, stratosphere, and ionosphere are computed, and the reflection, refraction, and attenuation of electromagnetic waves in space environments are calculated based on the ray tracing technique and geometrical optics. The influence of the refractive index and loss of atmosphere and the incident angle of the antenna on electromagnetic wave propagation is discussed.

Key words: Electromagnetic Wave Propagation, Geometrical Optics, Ray Tracing Technique, Space Environment