Effects of air as transmission medium on wave propagation and possibility of generalization

Abstract

This paper presents an experiment comparing specific frequencies and atmospheric variables to investigate possible relations. The secondary result is the probability function of the strength of the signal at that frequency. The proposed experiment is a stepping stone for further development in using probability functions in computational tasks such as simulations that would otherwise rely on ideal values. Increased computational power cannot solve this considerable inconsistency between reality and simulation. The signal was recorded using an FM radio tower near the measurement site, which allowed for tracking stable and strong electromagnetic radiation over a long period and occasional measurement near the transmitter. Atmospheric variables, such as air pollutants and humidity, were tracked to cross-compare them during the analysis. Conclusions were drawn based on several procedural analyses, which consisted of the time domain of the observed signal, probability function of signal strength, and cross-comparison time domains of signal and atmospheric variables.