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Release v1.11.0: The "Physics & Hardware" Update πŸš€βš‘

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@d3mocide d3mocide released this 08 Feb 16:58
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v1.11.0
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This release marks a significant step forward in RF modeling fidelity and user control. We've introduced asymmetric hardware configurations, integrated real-world cable loss calculations, and exposed advanced environmental parameters for the ITM engine.

🌟 Key Changes

1. πŸ“‘ Asymmetric Node Configurations (Multi-Node A/B)

  • Independent Parameters: You can now specify different antennas, heights, and power settings for Node A (Transmitter) and Node B (Receiver).
  • Targeted Analysis: Perfect for modeling links between a high-power base station and a low-power handheld device.
  • Global Toggle: Switch to "Global" mode to update both nodes simultaneously for rapid "what-if" scenarios.

2. πŸ”Œ Cable Loss Calculator

  • Real-World Fidelity: Added a dynamic cable loss engine. Select your cable type (LMR-400, RG-58, etc.) and length to see its impact on your Estimated ERP in real-time.
  • Hardware Integration: Cable loss is now fully subtracted from TX power across the WASM and Python simulation engines.

3. οΏ½ High-Fidelity Physics (ITM Environment)

  • Ground Parameters: Choose your terrain type (Fresh Water, Desert, Average Ground) to fine-tune the ITM engine's dielectric and conductivity settings.
  • Climate Zones: Model your link's behavior across different global climates, from Equatorial to Maritime Temperate.
  • Bullington Renaming: The legacy Python-based terrain model has been renamed to "Bullington (Diffraction)" to better differentiate it from our upcoming high-fidelity WASM implementations.

4. 🎨 Sidebar & UI Polish

  • "LoRa Band" Workflow: The radio settings have been streamlined into a sleek "LoRa Band" section, minimized by default to keep your workspace clean.
  • Improved Spacing: Removed "dead space" and fine-tuned padding across the entire sidebar for a tighter, more professional feel.
  • Scroll Position Persistence: Fixed the annoying sidebar scroll reset that occurred when changing radio presets.

πŸš€ How to Upgrade

  1. Pull the latest: git pull origin main
  2. Update dependencies: docker exec meshrf_dev npm install
  3. Restart containers: docker compose -f docker-compose.dev.yml restart

Thank you for helping us build the future of mesh RF analysis!

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