Abstract :

There is a free-space route loss in free-space propagation, which is the propagation path with no obstacles between the transmitter and the receiver. This is characterized as the radio wave signal’s loss during free space transit. In order to build communication systems that can function as efficiently as possible despite potential problems, it is imperative to determine the path loss. Path loss has also been utilized in wireless survey instruments and radio communications to determine the antennas’ signal strength. Given the growing significance of wireless devices, including software and survey instruments, it is now beneficial to comprehend the idea of radio path loss in its entirety. In order to gain a comprehensive understanding of the free space propagation path loss and the factors influencing it, the main objective of this paper is to simulate the phenomenon. MATLAB software is utilized in this process to generate graphs that provide a clear and easy-to-understand representation of the path loss. Four frequencies were chosen two from the sub-6 frequency range and another two from the milliwave frequency range, Results showed a trend of an increasing free space path loss with increase in distance and frequencies with a greater loss at milliwave, but loss can be mitigated with antenna gain and following other recommendations.

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Keywords :

Free Space propagation, Free Space Propagation path loss, Frequency, Radio Wave propagation.

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