diff --git a/lib/microwaveprop_web/live/contact_live/show.ex b/lib/microwaveprop_web/live/contact_live/show.ex
index 3dd79e51..1e6f494c 100644
--- a/lib/microwaveprop_web/live/contact_live/show.ex
+++ b/lib/microwaveprop_web/live/contact_live/show.ex
@@ -2,6 +2,8 @@ defmodule MicrowavepropWeb.ContactLive.Show do
@moduledoc false
use MicrowavepropWeb, :live_view
+ alias Microwaveprop.Propagation.BandConfig
+ alias Microwaveprop.Propagation.Scorer
alias Microwaveprop.Radio
alias Microwaveprop.Terrain
alias Microwaveprop.Terrain.ElevationClient
@@ -23,6 +25,7 @@ defmodule MicrowavepropWeb.ContactLive.Show do
{hrrr, hrrr_status} = maybe_enqueue_hrrr(hrrr, contact)
terrain = Terrain.get_terrain_profile(contact.id)
elevation_profile = compute_elevation_profile(contact, hrrr_path, weather.soundings)
+ propagation_analysis = build_propagation_analysis(contact, hrrr, terrain, elevation_profile, weather.soundings)
{:ok,
assign(socket,
@@ -35,6 +38,7 @@ defmodule MicrowavepropWeb.ContactLive.Show do
hrrr_status: hrrr_status,
terrain: terrain,
elevation_profile: elevation_profile,
+ propagation_analysis: propagation_analysis,
terrain_expanded: false,
hrrr_profile_expanded: false,
obs_sort_by: "station_name",
@@ -256,6 +260,7 @@ defmodule MicrowavepropWeb.ContactLive.Show do
{format_band_ghz(@contact.band)} · {@contact.mode}
· {format_dist(@elevation_profile.dist_km)}
+ · {@contact.grid1 || "—"} → {@contact.grid2 || "—"}
@@ -293,6 +298,56 @@ defmodule MicrowavepropWeb.ContactLive.Show do
<% end %>
+ <%= if @propagation_analysis do %>
+
+
+ Propagation Analysis
+
+
{@propagation_analysis.summary}
+ <%= for detail <- @propagation_analysis.details do %>
+
{detail}
+ <% end %>
+
+
+ <%= if @propagation_analysis.factors do %>
+
+
+
+
+ | Factor |
+ Score |
+ Weight |
+ Contribution |
+ Notes |
+
+
+
+ <%= for f <- @propagation_analysis.factor_rows do %>
+
+ | {f.name} |
+ {f.score}/100 |
+ {f.weight}% |
+ {f.contribution} |
+ {f.note} |
+
+ <% end %>
+
+
+
+ | Composite |
+ {@propagation_analysis.composite_score}/100 |
+
+
+ {propagation_tier_label(@propagation_analysis.composite_score)}
+
+ |
+
+
+
+
+ <% end %>
+ <% end %>
+
Terrain Profile
@@ -857,4 +912,366 @@ defmodule MicrowavepropWeb.ContactLive.Show do
defp deg_to_rad(deg), do: deg * :math.pi() / 180
defp rad_to_deg(rad), do: rad * 180 / :math.pi()
defp rem_float(a, b), do: a - Float.floor(a / b) * b
+
+ # ── Propagation analysis ──────────────────────────────────────────
+
+ defp build_propagation_analysis(contact, hrrr, terrain, elevation_profile, soundings) do
+ band_mhz = if contact.band, do: Decimal.to_integer(contact.band), else: 10_000
+ band_config = BandConfig.get(band_mhz) || BandConfig.get(10_000)
+ dist_km = contact.distance_km && Decimal.to_float(contact.distance_km)
+
+ {factors, factor_rows, composite} = compute_factors(hrrr, contact, band_config)
+ summary = build_summary(terrain, elevation_profile, hrrr, soundings, dist_km, band_mhz)
+ details = build_details(hrrr, soundings, elevation_profile, band_mhz)
+
+ %{
+ summary: summary,
+ details: details,
+ factors: factors,
+ factor_rows: factor_rows,
+ composite_score: composite
+ }
+ end
+
+ defp compute_factors(nil, _contact, _band_config) do
+ {nil, [], nil}
+ end
+
+ defp compute_factors(hrrr, contact, band_config) do
+ lon = contact.pos1["lon"] || contact.pos1["lng"]
+ temp_c = hrrr.surface_temp_c
+ dewpoint_c = hrrr.surface_dewpoint_c
+
+ if is_nil(temp_c) or is_nil(dewpoint_c) do
+ {nil, [], nil}
+ else
+ temp_f = Scorer.c_to_f(temp_c)
+ dewpoint_f = Scorer.c_to_f(dewpoint_c)
+
+ conditions = %{
+ abs_humidity: Scorer.absolute_humidity(temp_c, dewpoint_c),
+ temp_f: temp_f,
+ dewpoint_f: dewpoint_f,
+ wind_speed_kts: nil,
+ sky_cover_pct: nil,
+ utc_hour: contact.qso_timestamp.hour,
+ utc_minute: contact.qso_timestamp.minute,
+ month: contact.qso_timestamp.month,
+ longitude: lon,
+ pressure_mb: hrrr.surface_pressure_mb,
+ prev_pressure_mb: nil,
+ rain_rate_mmhr: 0.0,
+ min_refractivity_gradient: hrrr.min_refractivity_gradient,
+ bl_depth_m: hrrr.hpbl_m,
+ pwat_mm: hrrr.pwat_mm
+ }
+
+ result = Scorer.composite_score(conditions, band_config)
+ weights = BandConfig.weights()
+
+ factor_rows =
+ [
+ {:humidity, "Humidity", humidity_note(conditions.abs_humidity, band_config)},
+ {:time_of_day, "Time of Day", time_note(contact.qso_timestamp, lon)},
+ {:td_depression, "T-Td Depression", td_note(temp_f, dewpoint_f)},
+ {:refractivity, "Refractivity", refractivity_note(hrrr.min_refractivity_gradient)},
+ {:sky, "Sky Cover", sky_note(conditions.sky_cover_pct)},
+ {:season, "Season", season_note(contact.qso_timestamp.month, band_config)},
+ {:wind, "Wind", wind_note(conditions.wind_speed_kts)},
+ {:rain, "Rain", rain_note(conditions.rain_rate_mmhr)},
+ {:pwat, "PWAT", pwat_note(hrrr.pwat_mm, band_config)},
+ {:pressure, "Pressure", pressure_note(hrrr.surface_pressure_mb)}
+ ]
+ |> Enum.map(fn {key, name, note} ->
+ score = result.factors[key]
+ weight = weights[key]
+
+ %{
+ name: name,
+ score: score,
+ weight: round(weight * 100),
+ contribution: Float.round(score * weight, 1),
+ note: note
+ }
+ end)
+ |> Enum.sort_by(& &1.contribution, :desc)
+
+ {result.factors, factor_rows, result.score}
+ end
+ end
+
+ defp build_summary(terrain, elevation_profile, hrrr, soundings, dist_km, band_mhz) do
+ terrain_status = terrain_summary(terrain, elevation_profile)
+ mechanism = propagation_mechanism(terrain, elevation_profile, hrrr, soundings, dist_km)
+ band_note = band_summary(band_mhz, hrrr)
+
+ [terrain_status, mechanism, band_note]
+ |> Enum.reject(&is_nil/1)
+ |> Enum.join(" ")
+ end
+
+ defp terrain_summary(nil, nil), do: "No terrain data available."
+
+ defp terrain_summary(terrain, elevation_profile) do
+ verdict = (elevation_profile && elevation_profile.verdict) || (terrain && terrain.verdict)
+
+ case verdict do
+ "CLEAR" -> "Line of sight is clear between stations."
+ "FRESNEL_MINOR" -> "Line of sight is clear but with minor Fresnel zone encroachment."
+ "FRESNEL_PARTIAL" -> "Line of sight has partial Fresnel zone obstruction."
+ "BLOCKED" ->
+ obs_dist = elevation_profile && elevation_profile.first_obstruction_km
+
+ if obs_dist do
+ "Path is terrain-obstructed at #{:erlang.float_to_binary(obs_dist * 0.621371, decimals: 1)} mi (#{:erlang.float_to_binary(obs_dist, decimals: 1)} km) from station 1."
+ else
+ "Path is terrain-obstructed."
+ end
+
+ _ -> nil
+ end
+ end
+
+ defp propagation_mechanism(terrain, elevation_profile, hrrr, soundings, dist_km) do
+ blocked? = terrain && terrain.verdict == "BLOCKED"
+ ducting? = has_ducting?(hrrr, soundings)
+ enhanced_refraction? = hrrr && is_number(hrrr.min_refractivity_gradient) and hrrr.min_refractivity_gradient < -100
+ long_path? = dist_km && dist_km > 100
+
+ ducts = elevation_profile && elevation_profile.ducts || []
+ likely_duct = Enum.find(ducts, & &1[:likely])
+
+ cond do
+ blocked? && ducting? && likely_duct ->
+ "Signal likely propagated via atmospheric ducting (#{duct_description(likely_duct)}), bending over the terrain obstruction."
+
+ blocked? && ducting? ->
+ "Ducting conditions detected — signal likely propagated through a tropospheric duct, bypassing the terrain obstruction."
+
+ blocked? && enhanced_refraction? ->
+ grad = round(hrrr.min_refractivity_gradient)
+ "Enhanced refraction (dN/dh = #{grad} N-units/km) likely bent the signal over the obstruction. Conditions are super-refractive but below full ducting threshold."
+
+ blocked? ->
+ diff_db = terrain && terrain.diffraction_db
+ if diff_db && diff_db > 0 do
+ "Path is obstructed with #{:erlang.float_to_binary(diff_db, decimals: 1)} dB diffraction loss. Contact may have been enabled by knife-edge diffraction or tropospheric scatter."
+ else
+ "Path is obstructed. Contact likely enabled by tropospheric scatter or transient ducting conditions."
+ end
+
+ ducting? && long_path? && likely_duct ->
+ "Ducting conditions present (#{duct_description(likely_duct)}) — likely extending range beyond normal line of sight."
+
+ ducting? && long_path? ->
+ "Ducting conditions present — likely contributing to extended range."
+
+ enhanced_refraction? && long_path? ->
+ "Enhanced refraction present — may have contributed to extended range."
+
+ true ->
+ nil
+ end
+ end
+
+ defp duct_description(%{source: source, base_m_msl: base, top_m_msl: top, strength: strength}) do
+ base_ft = round(base * 3.28084)
+ top_ft = round(top * 3.28084)
+ src = case source do
+ "sounding" -> "sounding-detected"
+ "inferred" -> "estimated"
+ _ -> "detected"
+ end
+ "#{src} layer at #{base_ft}-#{top_ft} ft, #{strength} M-units"
+ end
+
+ defp duct_description(_), do: "detected layer"
+
+ defp has_ducting?(hrrr, soundings) do
+ hrrr_ducting = hrrr && hrrr.ducting_detected
+ sounding_ducting = is_list(soundings) && Enum.any?(soundings, & &1.ducting_detected)
+ hrrr_ducting || sounding_ducting
+ end
+
+ defp band_summary(band_mhz, hrrr) when band_mhz <= 12_000 do
+ if hrrr && is_number(hrrr.pwat_mm) && hrrr.pwat_mm > 20 do
+ "At 10 GHz, the elevated moisture (PWAT #{:erlang.float_to_binary(hrrr.pwat_mm, decimals: 1)} mm) enhances refractivity and ducting potential."
+ else
+ nil
+ end
+ end
+
+ defp band_summary(band_mhz, hrrr) when band_mhz >= 24_000 do
+ if hrrr && is_number(hrrr.pwat_mm) && hrrr.pwat_mm > 25 do
+ "At #{round(band_mhz / 1000)} GHz, high moisture (PWAT #{:erlang.float_to_binary(hrrr.pwat_mm, decimals: 1)} mm) causes significant water vapor absorption."
+ else
+ nil
+ end
+ end
+
+ defp band_summary(_, _), do: nil
+
+ defp build_details(hrrr, soundings, elevation_profile, _band_mhz) do
+ details = []
+
+ details =
+ if hrrr && is_number(hrrr.min_refractivity_gradient) do
+ grad = round(hrrr.min_refractivity_gradient)
+ label = cond do
+ grad < -157 -> "ducting"
+ grad < -100 -> "super-refractive"
+ grad < -79 -> "enhanced"
+ true -> "normal"
+ end
+ details ++ ["Refractivity gradient: #{grad} N-units/km (#{label})."]
+ else
+ details
+ end
+
+ details =
+ if hrrr && is_number(hrrr.hpbl_m) do
+ hpbl = round(hrrr.hpbl_m)
+ note = if hpbl < 300, do: " — shallow boundary layer favors ducting", else: ""
+ details ++ ["Boundary layer depth: #{hpbl} m#{note}."]
+ else
+ details
+ end
+
+ ducting_soundings = if is_list(soundings), do: Enum.filter(soundings, & &1.ducting_detected), else: []
+
+ details =
+ if ducting_soundings != [] do
+ names = Enum.map_join(ducting_soundings, ", ", fn s -> s.station.name || s.station.station_code end)
+ details ++ ["Ducting detected by soundings at: #{names}."]
+ else
+ details
+ end
+
+ details =
+ if elevation_profile do
+ ducts = elevation_profile.ducts || []
+ likely = Enum.find(ducts, & &1[:likely])
+
+ if likely do
+ details ++ ["Most likely propagation duct: #{duct_description(likely)}."]
+ else
+ details
+ end
+ else
+ details
+ end
+
+ details
+ end
+
+ # Factor note helpers
+ defp humidity_note(abs_h, band_config) do
+ h = Float.round(abs_h, 1)
+ effect = if band_config.humidity_effect == :beneficial, do: "beneficial", else: "harmful"
+ "#{h} g/m³ (#{effect} at this band)"
+ end
+
+ defp time_note(ts, lon) do
+ solar_hour = ts.hour + ts.minute / 60 + (lon || 0) / 15
+ solar_hour = rem_float(solar_hour + 24, 24)
+ h = round(solar_hour)
+ label = cond do
+ h >= 4 and h < 8 -> "dawn"
+ h >= 8 and h < 12 -> "morning"
+ h >= 12 and h < 17 -> "afternoon"
+ h >= 17 and h < 21 -> "evening"
+ true -> "night"
+ end
+ "Solar hour ~#{h} (#{label})"
+ end
+
+ defp td_note(temp_f, dewpoint_f) when is_number(temp_f) and is_number(dewpoint_f) do
+ depression = Float.round(temp_f - dewpoint_f, 1)
+ label = cond do
+ depression < 3 -> "near saturation"
+ depression < 8 -> "moist"
+ depression < 15 -> "moderate"
+ true -> "dry"
+ end
+ "T-Td = #{depression}°F (#{label})"
+ end
+
+ defp td_note(_, _), do: "—"
+
+ defp refractivity_note(nil), do: "—"
+
+ defp refractivity_note(grad) do
+ g = round(grad)
+ label = cond do
+ g < -157 -> "ducting"
+ g < -100 -> "super-refractive"
+ g < -79 -> "enhanced"
+ true -> "normal"
+ end
+ "dN/dh = #{g} (#{label})"
+ end
+
+ defp sky_note(nil), do: "—"
+ defp sky_note(pct), do: "#{round(pct)}% cloud cover"
+
+ defp season_note(month, band_config) do
+ month_names = ~w(Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec)
+ name = Enum.at(month_names, month - 1)
+ effect = if band_config.humidity_effect == :beneficial, do: "summer peak", else: "winter peak"
+ "#{name} (#{effect} band)"
+ end
+
+ defp wind_note(nil), do: "—"
+
+ defp wind_note(kts) do
+ k = Float.round(kts, 1)
+ label = cond do
+ k < 5 -> "calm"
+ k < 15 -> "light"
+ k < 25 -> "moderate"
+ true -> "strong"
+ end
+ "#{k} kts (#{label})"
+ end
+
+ defp rain_note(rate) when rate > 0, do: "#{Float.round(rate, 1)} mm/hr"
+ defp rain_note(_), do: "None"
+
+ defp pwat_note(nil, _), do: "—"
+
+ defp pwat_note(mm, band_config) do
+ effect = if band_config.humidity_effect == :beneficial, do: "refractivity aid", else: "absorption"
+ "#{Float.round(mm, 1)} mm (#{effect})"
+ end
+
+ defp pressure_note(nil), do: "—"
+
+ defp pressure_note(mb) do
+ label = cond do
+ mb < 1005 -> "low"
+ mb < 1015 -> "moderate"
+ true -> "high"
+ end
+ "#{Float.round(mb, 1)} mb (#{label})"
+ end
+
+ defp propagation_tier_label(score) do
+ cond do
+ score >= 80 -> "EXCELLENT"
+ score >= 65 -> "GOOD"
+ score >= 50 -> "MARGINAL"
+ score >= 33 -> "POOR"
+ true -> "NEGLIGIBLE"
+ end
+ end
+
+ defp propagation_tier_class(score) do
+ cond do
+ score >= 80 -> "badge badge-sm badge-success"
+ score >= 65 -> "badge badge-sm badge-info"
+ score >= 50 -> "badge badge-sm badge-warning"
+ score >= 33 -> "badge badge-sm badge-error"
+ true -> "badge badge-sm badge-ghost"
+ end
+ end
end