August 1970 | Technical Memorandum ERL TM 245
A Site Selection Study for a U.S. Coast Guard, East Coast, Long Range Radio Station, Part 1 of 2
Cite This Publication
Jean E. Adams and Dale N. Hatfield, “A Site Selection Study for a U.S. Coast Guard, East Coast, Long Range Radio Station, Part 1 of 2,” Technical Memorandum ERL TM 245, U.S. Department of Commerce, Environmental Science Services Administration, Institute for Telecommunication Sciences and Aeronomy, August 1970.
Jean E. Adams and Dale N. Hatfield
Abstract:
A total of six possible pairs of sites for a new U.S. Coast Guard, long range, HF radio station is evaluated. These six pairs of sites are made up of different combinations of four different transmitter sites and six different receiver sites. The analyses consist of a qualitative examination of the sites based on (1) visits by project team to each of them, (2) examination of topographic maps and Electromagnetic Compatibility Analysis Center data, (3) data obtained from the USCG preliminary study of the sties, and a quantitative analysis of the reliability of communication coverage of specified Atlantic areas. The Northwest, Virginia receiver site and the Pungo, Virginia, transmitter site are recommended on the basis of these propagation related factors.
Disclaimer: Certain commercial equipment, components, and software may be identified in this report to specify adequately the technical aspects of the reported results. In no case does such identification imply recommendation or endorsement by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, nor does it imply that the equipment or software identified is necessarily the best available for the particular application or uses.
For questions or information on this or any other NTIA scientific publication, contact the ITS Publications Office at ITSinfo@ntia.gov or 303-497-3572.