Thompson, Willie L., IIPhillips, Darian2018-04-272018-04-272015http://hdl.handle.net/11603/10508Refractivity causes ducting of transmitted RF signals over the ocean. There is apparent redundancy in the RF refractivity database for oceanic environments with weather conditions that negatively impact RF systems. Principal Component Analysis is proposed as a method to reduce the redundancy in the RF refractivity database while retaining as much information as possible.enThis item is made available by Morgan State University for personal, educational, and research purposes in accordance with Title 17 of the U.S. Copyright Law. Other uses may require permission from the copyright owner.Electrical engineeringCommunicationOcean engineeringText