Electric field intensity at finite distance from transmitter Antenna
Let us derive the relation of electric field intensity at finite distance from transmitter Antenna
If a horizontal Hertzian dipole antenna is used as a transmitter antenna above the horizon, then energy will travel like a wave in free space. Therefore, the amplitude of electric field vector in the radiation field can be given as :
Eq =60πImdl/rλ (for θ = 900) (1)
where r = far field distance
Im = maximum current in the antenna
dl = length of the dipole
l = operating wavelength
Also, the power radiated by the dipole is given by
Pt = 80[πIrmsdl/λ]2 …(2)
Taking Im= Imax/√2, equation (2) becomes
Pt = 80[πIrmsdl/√2λ]2
Pt = 80[Eθr/60√2]2 (By putting equation 1)
or Eq = 60√2(Pt/80)1/2/r V/m
For example, take Pt = 1 kW and distance from the TX r is 2 km (i.e. receiver). Then,
Eq = = 60√2(1000/80)1/2/2000 V/m
= 15 m V/m
The above is the derivation and relation of electric field intensity at finite distance from transmitter Antenna