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Lecture 2:Lecture 2:
Radio Theory
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At the end of this lecture, the student should be able to:
Describe about radio principles Explain the applications of HF, VHF, UHF in aviations
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Radio is wireless transmission through space of ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVES in the approximate frequency range from 10kHz to 300’000MHz.
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Radio theory is essential knowledge for the understanding of the reasons why particular frequencies are used for particular navigational aids system (DME,VOR & etc)
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Communication is a process of transmitting INFORMATION from one location to anotherMEDIUM is required for the delivery of the information to be exchanged.
For example,Transmission medium for television or telephone is cable or fiber optics
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Radio transmission starts in US in 1920 with the invention of RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT that capable of transmitting voice and music.
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TRANSMITTER : a device used to generate and transmit radio signals [ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVES].RECEIVER : a device that receives incoming radio signals and converts them to sound or light. Example: receiver on radio or television converting broadcast signals into sound or images.
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In communication link, the TRANSMITTER is connected through a cable to one ANTENNA. ANTENNA is a device which provides means for radiating or receiving radio waves. The signal is radiated to ANOTHER ANTENNA, and then passes through another cable to the RECEIVER.Broadcast systems such as TV or radio can used one transmitter to serve many receivers via a free space link.
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Types of antennaTypes of antennaArray Antenna
Reflector antenna
Aperture antennas
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Types of antennaTypes of antennaWire Antennas
Printed Circuit Antenna
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Electromagnetic Wave = Electric wave + Magnetic WaveElectromagnetic wave are used to transmit information by wave motion.Both waves oscillate at the same frequency
z
x
y
Electric Field
Magnetic FieldDirection of Propagation
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The types of electromagnetic wave including: RADIO WAVES (for TV, radio, aircraft communication)Microwaves (radar, microwave oven)Infrared radiation (Body screening, remotes)Visible Light (Bulb)Ultraviolet (Medical Equipments) X-rays (Medical X-rays, Baggage Screening)Gamma rays (Space Observations)
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Everyday technologies that depend on radio waves: Standard broadcast radio and television Wireless networks Cell phones GPS receivers Aircraft CommunicationsATC communicationsSatellite communications Police radios, Wireless clocks, Cordless phones , Garage door openers
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Properties of Radio
Waves
In free space, they travel in straight lines at the speed of light c = 3108 m/s.
Can be reflected, refracted and
diffracted
Radio waves are radiated energy.
Subject to attenuation
& interference
Consist of oscillating
electric and magnetic fields
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In free space, radio wave travel in straight lines at the speed of light c = 3108 m/s.
Frequency is the number of wave cycles that occur within 1 second. It is measured in Hertz. f = c/c is speed of & is wavelength
Wavelength is the distance a radio wave travels during one cycle.Amplitude is the strength of the signal.THE HIGHER THE FREQUENCY, THE SHORTER THE WAVELENGTH
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What is the frequency of an Air Traffic Control operating at a wavelength of 2.5m? [speed of light c = 3108 m/s.]
f = c/f= 3108 m/s / 2.5mf= 120’ 000 000 Hzf= 120 MHz
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What is the frequency of Distance Measuring Equipment (DME) operating at a wavelength of 0.3m? [speed of light c = 3108 m/s.]
f = c/f= 3108 m/s / 0.3mf= 1 x 109Hz @ 1000 x 106 Hzf= 1 GHz @ 1000 MHz
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What is the wavelength of ILS Localizer operating at a frequency of 100MHz? [speed of light c = 3108 m/s.]
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What is the wavelength of an aircraft communications operating at a frequency of 30MHz? [speed of light c = 3108 m/s.]
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Reflection is the change in direction of travel of a wave, due to hitting a reflective surface.This is the same characteristic displayed by a radio wave as it is reflected from the ionosphere.When reflection of wave happen, the wavelength, frequency and speed do not change.
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Refraction occurs when the radio waves go from one medium to another medium.Refract means change the direction of radio propagation of by causing them to travel at different speeds and at different direction along the wave front.
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Diffraction of waves is spreading out of waves when they move through a gap or around an obstacle.Frequency, wavelength and speed of waves do not change.The direction of propagation and the pattern of waves are change.
Direction of wave propagation
Obstacle
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Radio wave can pass through an opaque object, but may suffer attenuation.Attenuation is the loss of wave energy as it travels through a medium .Or in short word the strength of the radio wave is reduced.
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Interference is the prevention of reception of a clear radio signal.Interference also means the superposition of two or more waves from same sources.There are a large number of users of radio communicationHow can these users coexist without interfering with each other?
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Radio communicators can operate without interfering by choosing different radio frequencyTo eliminate confusion and facilitate international understanding the majority of the countries of the world have joined in establishing standard classification systems.The use of the various Radio Frequencies all over the World is allocated by ITU (International Telecommunications Union).
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• Why do you think airline attendants ask passengers to turn off electronic devices including phones, radios, TVs and computer during take-off and landing?
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Table of Radio Frequencies
Description Abbreviation Frequency Wavelength
Very Low Frequency VLF 3 KHz - 30 KHz 100,000m - 10,000m
Low Frequency LF 30 KHz - 300 KHz 10,000m - 1,000
Medium Frequency MF 300 KHz - 3 MHz 1,000m - 100m
High Frequency HF 3 MHz - 30 MHz 100m - 10m
Very High Frequency VHF 30 MHz - 300 MHz 10m - 1m
Ultra High Frequency UHF 300 MHz - 3 GHz 1m - 0.10m
Super High Frequency SHF 3 GHz - 30 GHz 0.10m - 0.01m
Extremely High Frequency EHF 30 GHz - 300 GHz 0.01m - 0.001m
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Band FrequencyLF 30– 300kHzMF 300kHz– 3MHzHF 3 – 30MHz
VHF 30 – 300MHzUHF 300MHz– 3GHz
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There are three principle paths which radio waves may follow over the earth between the transmitter and the receiver:
Wave Propagation
Surface Wave (Ground wave)
Sky wave
Space waves
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Line of Sight: Clear path between transmitting and receiving antennas
Follows the contour of the Earth
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Surface Wave (Ground Wave) A wave which follows the contours of the earth’s surface.Propagate Low Frequencies (LF,MF)Used for short distance radio transmissions
Sky Wave A wave that is refracted by the Ionosphere and returned to earth.Propagate Middle Range Frequencies (HF).Used for long distance transmissions
Space Wave A wave which is line of sight (reception dependant on altitude).Propagate Upper Range Frequencies.Used for VHF/UHF Transmissions.
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Antennas on AircraftAntennas on AircraftType and size of antenna varies with the different types of aircraft.The location of antenna depends on the design of aircraft.
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HF1 = Typically used for Long-Range ATC communications.HF2 = Back up to HF1. (frequently used to listen to the BBC to overcome boredom on longer flights).
VHF1 = Used for ATC communicationsVHF2 = Emergency frequency monitoring.VHF3 = Typically used for Data transmissions
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HF-High Frequency (3– 30 MHz)
HF is the basic band for long-range communications, mainly because its transmissions are reflected from the ionosphere.
HF is widely used for domestic aircraft voice communications.
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HF undergoes the “Skywave” phenomena where ionosphere reflects the HF radio waves and can be utilized for medium and long range radio communications,
HF transmissions are reflected from the ionosphere.
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Disadvantage of HFDisadvantage of HF
Efficiency of HF is affected by:All kinds of electrical interference caused by ionosphere disturbances such as thunderstorms. This provides the typical radio noise.Other weather phenomena:
SunlightSeason
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VHF: Very High FrequencyVHF: Very High Frequency
VHF-Very High Frequency (30 – 300MHz)
Normally, VHF between 100 to 200MHz are used for ATC communications, emergency and navigational aids (VOR, DME, ILS).The propagation characteristics of VHF are optimized for short range communications.The range varies depending the atmospheric conditions but normally is about 180 nautical miles.However it is more prone to blockage by Land Features & buildings.
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Specific UsageSpecific UsageVHF Voice communication Source Carrier
118-121.4 MHz Air Traffic Control
121.5 MHz Emergency
121.6 – 121.9 MHz Airport Ground control
123.1 MHz Search And Rescue
123.675-128.8 MHz Air traffic control
128.825-132.0 MHz En Route
132.05-135.975 MHz Air traffic control
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UHF-Ultra High Frequency (300MHz– 3GHz)
UHF: similar to VHF, but is restricted mainly for military aviation use.
In Malaysia, UHF is mostly used by Combat Aircraft of the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF).
Other applications includes Navigations/Landing Aids such as the Glide path component of the ILS(Instrument Landing Systems).
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• At current count, there are also UHF signals receivable by Television, example, TV8, TV3, NTV7 and TV9 and ASTRO.