Calculadora de Perda no Espaço Livre — Formula

How Free Space Path Loss Works

FSPL is the loss in signal strength as a radio wave spreads out over distance, assuming no obstacles.

Formula

FSPL (dB) = 20 x log10(d_km) + 20 x log10(f_MHz) + 32.44

This comes from the Friis equation: FSPL = (4 x pi x d / lambda)^2, converted to decibels.

Key Points

  • Doubling the distance adds 6 dB of loss
  • Doubling the frequency adds 6 dB of loss
  • This is the absolute minimum loss; real-world losses are higher due to obstacles, rain, and atmospheric absorption

    • Exemplo Resolvido

    2.4 GHz Wi-Fi signal over 10 km in free space.

    1. FSPL = 20 x log10(10) + 20 x log10(2400) + 32.44
    2. = 20 + 67.60 + 32.44
    3. = 120.0 dB