A supervisor uses 'air attenuation' and 'free space path loss' interchangeably during a parks wireless review. How should the technician separate the ideas at CWTS depth?
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Short Explanation
One idea is the beam getting thinner with pure distance; the other is stuff in the path (air moisture, materials) soaking or impeding energy. Related cousins, not twins. Saying the words as synonyms muddies which fix you even look for.
Full Explanation
Objectives call out free space path loss versus attenuation concepts so technicians do not treat every loss mechanism as identical. FSPL emphasizes geometric spreading with distance in free space. Attenuation through air or other media emphasizes energy reduction due to the medium itself. Neither is encryption overhead nor channel-width configuration. Clear vocabulary supports correct install and troubleshooting judgment from a design document.