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Maximum Usable frequency is the highest radio frequency that can be used for transmission between two points via reflection from the ionosphere. Check FAQs
Fmuf=fc1+(Pd2h)2
Fmuf - Maximum Usable Frequency?fc - Critical Frequency?Pd - Skip Distance?h - Ionospheric Layer Height?

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419.9999Edit=45Edit1+(21714Edit21169.985Edit)2
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Maximum Usable Frequency Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Maximum Usable Frequency?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
Fmuf=fc1+(Pd2h)2
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Fmuf=45Hz1+(21714m21169.985m)2
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Fmuf=451+(2171421169.985)2
Next Step Evaluate
Fmuf=419.999949774394Hz
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Fmuf=419.9999Hz

Maximum Usable Frequency Formula Elements

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Maximum Usable Frequency
Maximum Usable frequency is the highest radio frequency that can be used for transmission between two points via reflection from the ionosphere.
Symbol: Fmuf
Measurement: FrequencyUnit: Hz
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Critical Frequency
Critical frequency is the highest magnitude of frequency above which the waves penetrate the ionosphere and below which the waves are reflected back from the ionosphere.
Symbol: fc
Measurement: FrequencyUnit: Hz
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Skip Distance
Skip distance is defined as the distance b/w transmitting antenna and a point where that wave is first received after reflection from ionosphere.
Symbol: Pd
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Ionospheric Layer Height
Ionospheric Layer Height is defined as the height of ionospheric layer.
Symbol: h
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
sqrt
A square root function is a function that takes a non-negative number as an input and returns the square root of the given input number.
Syntax: sqrt(Number)

Other Formulas to find Maximum Usable Frequency

​Go Maximum Usable Frequency in F-region
Fmuf=fccos(θi)

Other formulas in Wave Propagation category

​Go Critical Frequency of Ionosphere
Fc=9Nmax
​Go Electron Density
Nmax=(1-ηr2)fo281
​Go Refractive Index of Ionosphere
ηr=1-(81Nmaxfo2)
​Go Skip Distance
Pd=2href(Fmuffc)2-1

How to Evaluate Maximum Usable Frequency?

Maximum Usable Frequency evaluator uses Maximum Usable Frequency = Critical Frequency*sqrt(1+(Skip Distance/(2*Ionospheric Layer Height))^2) to evaluate the Maximum Usable Frequency, The Maximum Usable Frequency formula is defined as is the highest radio frequency that can be used for transmission between two points via reflection from the ionosphere. Maximum Usable Frequency is denoted by Fmuf symbol.

How to evaluate Maximum Usable Frequency using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Maximum Usable Frequency, enter Critical Frequency (fc), Skip Distance (Pd) & Ionospheric Layer Height (h) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Maximum Usable Frequency

What is the formula to find Maximum Usable Frequency?
The formula of Maximum Usable Frequency is expressed as Maximum Usable Frequency = Critical Frequency*sqrt(1+(Skip Distance/(2*Ionospheric Layer Height))^2). Here is an example- 419.9999 = 45*sqrt(1+(21714/(2*1169.985))^2).
How to calculate Maximum Usable Frequency?
With Critical Frequency (fc), Skip Distance (Pd) & Ionospheric Layer Height (h) we can find Maximum Usable Frequency using the formula - Maximum Usable Frequency = Critical Frequency*sqrt(1+(Skip Distance/(2*Ionospheric Layer Height))^2). This formula also uses Square Root (sqrt) function(s).
What are the other ways to Calculate Maximum Usable Frequency?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Maximum Usable Frequency-
  • Maximum Usable Frequency=Critical Frequency/cos(Angle of Incidence)OpenImg
Can the Maximum Usable Frequency be negative?
Yes, the Maximum Usable Frequency, measured in Frequency can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Maximum Usable Frequency?
Maximum Usable Frequency is usually measured using the Hertz[Hz] for Frequency. Petahertz[Hz], Terahertz[Hz], Gigahertz[Hz] are the few other units in which Maximum Usable Frequency can be measured.
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