International Journal of
Physical Sciences

  • Abbreviation: Int. J. Phys. Sci.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1992-1950
  • DOI: 10.5897/IJPS
  • Start Year: 2006
  • Published Articles: 2572

Full Length Research Paper

Geo-spatial distribution of radio refractivity and the influence of fade depth on microwave propagation signals over Nigeria

Olalekan Lawrence Ojo
  • Olalekan Lawrence Ojo
  • Department of Physics, University of Lagos, Yaba Akoka Lagos, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 30 June 2023
  •  Published: 31 July 2023

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