free_space_loss

pycraf.conversions.free_space_loss(dist, freq)[source] [edit on github]

Free-space loss of a propagating radio wave.

Parameters
distQuantity

Distance between transmitter and receiver [m]

freqQuantity

Frequency of radiation [Hz]

Returns
FSPLQuantity

Free-space loss [dB]

Notes

Because all parameters/returned values are Astropy Quantities (see Quantity), unit conversion is automatically performed.