Attenuation

What is the definition of attenuation?

The reduction in signal strength, amplitude or oscillation caused by distance or the medium that the signal is passing through. For example, sound waves passing through water attenuate as distance from the sound source increases.

What are the applications for attenuation?

• Autonomous Systems
• Autonomous Agriculture
• Aerospace
• Automotive
• Defence
• Marine
• Subsea
• Surveying

What other terms are related to attenuation?

• Sound waves
• Acoustic
• Navigation

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