IEEE 1260-2018
IEEE Guide on the Prediction,Measurement, and Analysis of AM Broadcast Reradiation by Power Lines
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IEEE 1260-2018 is a technical guide for predicting, measuring, and analyzing AM broadcast reradiation caused by power lines. It brings structure to a specialized electromagnetic compatibility problem where overhead and distribution conductors can alter broadcast field strength and coverage. By outlining how to assess reradiated signals, the standard supports more consistent engineering decisions for utilities, broadcast planners, and interference investigations in the IEEE 1260-2018 context.
What is IEEE 1260-2018?
This standard provides guidance for evaluating reradiation of AM broadcast signals by power lines, with attention to prediction methods, measurement practices, and analysis of results. It sits at the intersection of fields, waves and electromagnetics, communication and broadcast technologies, and power system engineering. IEEE IEEE 1260-2018 is useful when engineers need a common technical basis for examining how line structures may influence received AM signals and for comparing findings across studies or sites.
Where is IEEE 1260-2018 used?
IEEE 1260-2018 is commonly used in utility and broadcast environments where AM reception may be affected by nearby power infrastructure. It can support field measurements near transmission lines, distribution corridors, substations, and other energized conductors that may reradiate broadcast energy. The guide is also relevant in interference assessments, planning studies, and engineering reviews involving antenna performance, signal propagation, and electromagnetic interactions between broadcast systems and power line hardware.
Why is IEEE 1260-2018 important?
The standard matters because reradiation effects can complicate AM broadcast reception and make field results difficult to compare without a shared method. IEEE 1260-2018 helps improve consistency in prediction and measurement, which is valuable for technical review, mitigation planning, and documentation of compliance-related findings. It also supports better communication between stakeholders by giving engineers a practical framework for analyzing a problem that can otherwise be site-specific and difficult to interpret.
- AM broadcast reradiation
- Power line measurement methods
- Prediction and analysis guidance
- Electromagnetic compatibility review
- Broadcast interference assessment
- Publication Date: 2019
- Standard Status: Active
- Publisher: IEEE
- Subject: Components, Circuits, Devices and Systems; Fields, Waves and Electromagnetics; Power, Energy and Industry Applications; Communication, Networking and Broadcast Technologies
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