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Radio propagation model

A radio propagation model is like a mathematical equation that tries to figure out how radio waves travel from one place to another. Radio waves are like invisible signals that carry information like sound and they follow certain patterns. A radio propagation model helps us understand how different things like weather, buildings, and even mountains can affect the pattern of the radio waves. By using a radio propagation model, scientists can understand how to make signals go further, or how to make them stronger in different areas.