Signal Propagation Physics
Calculate how signal strength decreases with distance using the inverse square law. Essential for wireless communications, RF engineering, and understanding signal propagation.
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Typical 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi router signal strength calculation in an indoor environment.
Initial Signal: 20 dBm
Initial Distance: 1 m
Target Distance: 15 m
Frequency: 2.4 GHz
Environment Factor: 3.0
Cellular signal strength calculation from a base station in urban environment.
Initial Signal: 43 dBm
Initial Distance: 100 m
Target Distance: 1000 m
Frequency: 1.8 GHz
Environment Factor: 2.5
Free space path loss calculation for satellite communication link.
Initial Signal: 50 dBm
Initial Distance: 1000 m
Target Distance: 35786000 m
Frequency: 12.0 GHz
Environment Factor: 2.0
Basic inverse square law calculation without frequency considerations.
Initial Signal: 100 dBm
Initial Distance: 1 m
Target Distance: 5 m
Environment Factor: 2.0