NTL Record

Title Measurements of Leaky Coaxial Cables and Possible Applications to Train Communication
Record ID 48958
Personal Name
Creator
Yoh, P.; Esposito, R.; Gagnon, R.; Kodis, Ralph D.
Corporate Creator John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.)
Publisher United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Railroad Administration
Publication Date 19740501
Language English
Abstract The electrical and radiation properties of the Radiax have been measured. The main results are: i) the surface wave exists, ii) the radial radiation follows 1/r2 relation for frequency below 190 MHz and 1/r relation for frequency near 400 MHz, iii) the transverse radiation pattern is nearly omnidirectional, iv) the coherent band-width is on the order of 3 MHz and the operating frequency range is several hundred megahertz; and v) better coupling efficiency is observed at lower frequency. Possible applications for railroad communication are discussed.
Rosap ID dot:10445
Rosap URL https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/10445
TRT Terms Electromagnetic devices; Coaxial cables; Communication; Communication systems; Transmission; Railroads; Radio
General Subjects Leaky coax radio communications; Railroad communication; Transmission line
Classification NTL - RAIL TRANSPORTATION - High Speed Ground Transportation;
NTL - RAIL TRANSPORTATION - RAIL TRANSPORTATION
Geographical
Coverage
United States
Contract Number R4301/RR404
Report Number DOT-TSC-FRA-73-15; FRA-73-15; FRA-ORD&D-74-43
Resource type Tech Report
URL https://ntlrepository.blob.core.windows.net/lib/48000/48900/48958/DOT-TSC-FRA-73-15.pdf
Format PDF
Database NTL Digital Repository