Abstract
This paper reports an experimental investigation of surface electromagnetic wave (SEW) energy distribution on railroad tracks. Radial field distribution of SEW on 112-lb/yd rails were examined utilizing a dipole diode detector. Laboratory and on-site measurements were made. The field strength distribution data at frequencies 3.000, 6.000, and 9.733 GHz show that the main part of the SEW TE mode energy (almost 90 percent) is on the head of the rail. Use of dielectric augmentation on the side of rails resulted in lower attenuation of the propagating SEW. Thick dielectric strip augmentation data shows enhancement of SEW propagation in agreement with McAulay. The intertrack coupling and the characteristic frequency response versus field strength at varied distances from the source were also examined. These data indicate propagation distances of more than 2000 m are possible using dielectric augmentation. Copyright © 1980 by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc.
Recommended Citation
B. C. Lai et al., "Surface Electromagnetic Wave Field Strength Measurements On Railroad Tracks," IEEE Transactions on Microwave Theory and Techniques, vol. 28, no. 8, pp. 919 - 924, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Jan 1980.
The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1109/TMTT.1980.1130192
Department(s)
Electrical and Computer Engineering
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
1557-9670; 0018-9480
Document Type
Article - Journal
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Citation
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text
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English
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Publication Date
01 Jan 1980
