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Theory of electromagnetic surface waves over geological conductors

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The radiation fields of a vertical electric antenna situated on a horizontally stratified ground are discussed. The attenuation and “wave-tilt” of the surface wave and the “height-gain” factor are shown to be a function of the horizontal stratification in the ground. It is possible that the results have application to an airborne geophysical exploration scheme.

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  1. Defence Research Board, Radio Physics Laboratory, Ottawa, Ontario, (Canada)

    James R. Wait

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Wait, J.R. Theory of electromagnetic surface waves over geological conductors. Geofisica Pura e Applicata 28, 47–56 (1954). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01992391

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