Propagation of electromagnetic waves near the surface of a half-space dielectric with rough interface

Tsenchieh Chiu, Kamal Sarabandi

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Abstract

Determination of the field of a small dipole over a half-space dielectric is a classical problem with a well-known solution. It is shown that when both the transmitter and receiver are near the surface, the contribution from surface waves is dominant. In practice, the transmit and receive antennas of mobile units are usually very close (relative to the wavelength) to the ground. The existence of surface roughness may alter the contribution of surface waves drastically. In this case the azimuthal symmetry of the problem may no longer be exploited, and the Sommerfeld solution must be modified significantly. The surface roughness generates an incoherent scattered field which is the source of depolarization. In this paper, the effect of slightly rough surfaces on the radiation of a short dipole is studied.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationIEEE Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium
Subtitle of host publicationWireless Technologies and Information Networks, APS 1999 - Held in conjunction with USNC/URSI National Radio Science Meeting
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages1402-1405
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)078035639X, 9780780356399
DOIs
StatePublished - 1999
Event1999 IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium, APSURSI 1999 - Orlando, United States
Duration: 11 Jul 199916 Jul 1999

Publication series

NameIEEE Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium: Wireless Technologies and Information Networks, APS 1999 - Held in conjunction with USNC/URSI National Radio Science Meeting
Volume2

Conference

Conference1999 IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium, APSURSI 1999
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityOrlando
Period11/07/9916/07/99

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