SYSTEM AND METHOD TO OVERCOME A DEGRADATION IN A RADIATING TRANSMISSION LINE

摘要

A radio frequency communication system utilizing a radiating transmission line is disclosed. The communication system comprises amplification units coupled to the radiating transmission line at periodic locations for amplifying communication signals travelling upstream and downstream on the transmission line. The amplification units also comprise degradation detection units which detect when the communication system has been degraded between any two amplification units. Upon detection of a degradation, the amplification units begin immediately to amplify, transmit and receive the communication signals across the location of the detected degradation at a first fault frequency and a second fault frequency. The first and second fault frequencies are chosen for their ability to overcome the degradation by radiating across the fault.