In-depth explorations of radio communications, technology innovations, ocean systems, and space applications.
8 articles
Technical design for a four-element vertical phased array antenna system for HF beyond-line-of-sight communications, covering element design, phasing networks, ground systems, and site layout.
A comprehensive treatment of HF shore station design for maritime communications across Pacific distances, covering site selection, antenna systems, propagation adaptation, and operational automation.
A comprehensive treatment of ionospheric propagation physics for engineers designing long-range HF communication systems, including layer characteristics, frequency selection, and prediction methodologies.
A technical analysis of NASA's Deep Space Network, covering antenna systems, link budget engineering, signal processing techniques, and the fundamental physics enabling communication across billions of kilometers.
A comprehensive technical treatment of software-defined radio architectures, covering RF front-end design, analog-to-digital conversion theory, digital down-conversion, and baseband signal processing implementation.
A technical analysis of underwater acoustic communication systems, covering propagation physics, channel modeling, modulation techniques, and practical system design considerations for maritime applications.
A systematic analysis of space weather phenomena and their effects on HF radio propagation, including solar flares, coronal mass ejections, geomagnetic storms, and operational mitigation strategies.
A comprehensive guide to EME communications covering link budget analysis, signal strength calculations, antenna considerations, and practical techniques for successful moonbounce contacts.