Transmission device with impairment compensation and methods for use therewith

摘要

Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a waveguide system that includes a transmission device having a coupler positioned with respect to a transmission medium to facilitate transmission or reception of electromagnetic waves that transport communications data. The electromagnetic waves propagate along an outer surface of the transmission medium. A training controller detects an impairment on the transmission medium adverse to the transmission or reception of the electromagnetic waves and adjusts the electromagnetic waves to reduce the effects of the impairment on the transmission medium. Other embodiments are disclosed.

主权项

1. A waveguide system, comprising:
a coupler that is positioned with respect to a transmission medium to facilitate transmission of electromagnetic waves that propagate along an outer surface of the transmission medium; and a training controller configured to detect an impairment on at least a portion of the transmission medium that is adverse to the propagation of the electromagnetic waves, the impairment having a location corresponding to at least one of: a position on the at least the portion of the outer surface of the transmission medium or an azimuthal orientation on the at least the portion of the outer surface of the transmission medium, wherein the training controller is further configured to adjust an envelope of the electromagnetic waves to reduce adverse effects of the impairment by reducing a field strength of the electromagnetic waves at the location of the impairment.