Aircraft Scatter Prediction
Software for predicting aircraft scatter paths in amateur radio
Aircraft scatter is a fascinating propagation mode on VHF, UHF, and SHF bands, allowing hams to make QSOs over paths that would normally be line-of-sight or tropo-limited. This mode relies on reflections from aircraft passing through the common volume between two stations. Its particularly useful for extending range beyond typical ground wave or tropospheric ducting distances, opening up new opportunities for weak signal contacts.
Operators interested in aircraft scatter can use specialized software to predict and track suitable aircraft. Tools like AirScout and AircraftScatterSharp help hams visualize real-time aircraft positions and calculate optimal scatter paths between two stations. This allows for precise timing of transmissions and antenna adjustments, significantly improving the chances of successful DX contacts using this unique propagation method.
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Aircraft Scatter Sharp is a windows application to calculate and assist airscatter operations. Real-time capture and display of plane position data derived from internet plane servers, highlighting of aircraft near the ideal position for scatter, Real-time estimation of Doppler shift and its rate of change. -
Software for Aircraft Scatter Prediction. Extend your capabilities on VHF-/UHF-SHF bands even when you live in an unprivileged location and Calculate a propagation path between two stations and follow the aircrafts in real time