Rural simulation through API, propagation model questions

User: "Roland Sipos"
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Updated by Roland Sipos

Hello,

1 have 3 questions regarding propagation models when doing Rural simulation through the API both with pixel and vector databases (the purpose is to actually change the propagation model parameters). 

Regarding  pixel databases, OutdoorPlugIn_ComputePoints().
1:
For WinProp_ParaMain::PredictionModelRural, the API reference guide, (and engine.h ) says only 5 propagation models are available (eg. PREDMODEL_RURAL_ITU526 , PREDMODEL_RURAL_ITU1546 are missing). Am I correct to assume that all (8) prediction models can be passed here as defined in API reference under "Outdoor Wave Propagation"->„Defines and Constants”  -> "Selection of rural prediction model." (and OutdooPlugin.h defines)?
2:
For most prediction models they have a dedicated structure for their paramters like Model_RuralITU1546 , Model_DetTwoRay , Model_RuralITU526 , Model_RuralITM , Model_RuralPE, Model_DPM.
I'm not sure where I have to pass these to  OutdoorPlugIn_ComputePoints() function, for Urban models there is the  "ParameterModelUrban" parameter, but it says "urban"... Is this paramter used to pass Rural structures as well?  


Regarding vector databases, WinProp_Predict_Points()
3: 
For WinProp_Antenna:model,  API reference and antenna.h says only 5 propagation models are available, missing some ray tracing options, like vertical/rural ray tracing, bounving raxys. 
Am I correct to assume that all (7) prediction models can be passed here as defined in API guide under "WinProp Wave Propagation Interface"->„Defines and Constants”  -> "Selection of simulation models." and (engine.h defines), including WINPROP_MODEL_VRT and WINPROP_MODEL_SBR?

Thank you very much.

 

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