This letter deals with the excitation of UHF radio wares in tunnels. It is
found that the antenna position and the antenna gain are two major factors
that affect the excitation of radio waves in tunnels. The antenna in the mi
ddle position and with high gain is preferable. Furthermore, the enhancemen
t of the radio signal levels in the NLOS region of the tunnel by a passive
reflector is simulated. (C) 1999 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.