Compare ground wave propagation. Sky wave propagation and space wave propagation.
Sr. N o |
Parameter |
Ground Wave Propagation |
Sky Wave Propagation |
Space wave Propagation |
1 |
Frequency Range |
30 kHz to 3 MHz |
3 MHz to 30 MHz |
frequencies above 30 MHz |
2 |
Polarization |
Vertical |
vertical |
Horizontal |
3 |
Applications |
Radio Broadcasting (MW Range) |
Radio Broadcasting (SW Range) |
Satellite communication, TV , frequency modulation broadcast, RADAR system etc |
4 |
Range of Communication |
Less (OR) Few hundred Km |
More (OR) Few Thousand Km |
More (OR) Few Thousand Km |
5 |
Limitations |
Limited Range, Tall Antenna Required, High transmission power. |
Skip Distance, Power loss due to absorption of energy in layers. |
These waves are limited to the curvature of the earth. 2. These waves have line of sight propagation, ... |
6 |
Fading Problem |
less |
Severe |
Less |