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Effective Path Length refers to the total distance that a radio signal travels between a transmitter and a receiver, taking into account the effects of multipath propagation. Check FAQs
Leff=Lslantrp
Leff - Effective Path Length?Lslant - Slant Length?rp - Reduction Factor?

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11.9994Edit=14.117Edit0.85Edit
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Effective Path Length using Reduction Factor Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Effective Path Length using Reduction Factor?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
Leff=Lslantrp
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Leff=14.117km0.85
Next Step Convert Units
Leff=14117m0.85
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Leff=141170.85
Next Step Evaluate
Leff=11999.45m
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
Leff=11.99945km
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Leff=11.9994km

Effective Path Length using Reduction Factor Formula Elements

Variables
Effective Path Length
Effective Path Length refers to the total distance that a radio signal travels between a transmitter and a receiver, taking into account the effects of multipath propagation.
Symbol: Leff
Measurement: LengthUnit: km
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Slant Length
Slant Length refers to the length of path followed by the radio wave signal as it travels from the transmitting satellite to the receiving satellite ground station.
Symbol: Lslant
Measurement: LengthUnit: km
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Reduction Factor
The reduction factor represents the factor by which the effective path length is reduced compared to the straight-line distance between the observer and the satellite.
Symbol: rp
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

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How to Evaluate Effective Path Length using Reduction Factor?

Effective Path Length using Reduction Factor evaluator uses Effective Path Length = Slant Length*Reduction Factor to evaluate the Effective Path Length, The Effective Path Length using Reduction Factor formula is defined as simply the distance between two nodes, measured as the number of edges between them. Effective Path Length is denoted by Leff symbol.

How to evaluate Effective Path Length using Reduction Factor using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Effective Path Length using Reduction Factor, enter Slant Length (Lslant) & Reduction Factor (rp) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Effective Path Length using Reduction Factor

What is the formula to find Effective Path Length using Reduction Factor?
The formula of Effective Path Length using Reduction Factor is expressed as Effective Path Length = Slant Length*Reduction Factor. Here is an example- 0.034 = 14117*0.85.
How to calculate Effective Path Length using Reduction Factor?
With Slant Length (Lslant) & Reduction Factor (rp) we can find Effective Path Length using Reduction Factor using the formula - Effective Path Length = Slant Length*Reduction Factor.
What are the other ways to Calculate Effective Path Length?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Effective Path Length-
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Can the Effective Path Length using Reduction Factor be negative?
No, the Effective Path Length using Reduction Factor, measured in Length cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Effective Path Length using Reduction Factor?
Effective Path Length using Reduction Factor is usually measured using the Kilometer[km] for Length. Meter[km], Millimeter[km], Decimeter[km] are the few other units in which Effective Path Length using Reduction Factor can be measured.
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