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Appendix G: Uncertainty Analysis
Pages 174-176

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... , the calibrated RF gain curve NGainrf#1(f) , the probe to mast separation, the orientation of the probe, and the calibrated receiver gain curveGr(f)
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... . Another significant factor in estimating the uncertainty is the calibrated net RF receiver power gain, NGainrf#1(f)
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... This figure shows the envelope of the overall uncertainty in +/- limits as a function of frequency. The main contributions to the frequency dependence is the signal-to noise ratio and the calibrated net RF receiver power gain, NGainrf#1(f)
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  • power densities
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  • power gain
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  • sensitivity limit
  • individual linear
  • measurement include
  • mast separation

  • airport measurements
  • floor located
  • frequency scan
  • uncertainty estimate
  • airport uncertainty

  • instrument power
  • gain curve
  • noise floor
  • collection mode
  • five raw

  • field power
  • receiver gain
  • calibrated receiver
  • airport measurement
  • stated measurement

  • total estimated
  • dbm near
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