# Calculate field strength for shielded isotropic transmitter

How to calculate the field strength of a shielded theoretical isotropic transmitter, if there is a hole in the shield for example.

I am looking for a complex formula that also takes into account the hole in the shield and possibly the skin depth of the shield if possible.

If we have a simple transmitter/receiver system, then the field strenght can be both calculated at the source (EIRP) or at the Pr which is the receiver.

Pr= Pt / (4* PI * r^2)

Pt= (E^2*r^2)/30

What I need is a formula for this scenario:

Where we have an isotropic transmitter inside a shield. The shield has a hole, or perhaps multiple holes (if there is formula for that) with a diameter z, and also if possible to take into account the skin depth where the thickness of the shield is x. Let's say the material of the shield is a variable so that we can calculate the skin depth for this formula for different materials.

What I need is the field strength at Pr in V/m or dBμV/m units that is emmitted from the shielded environment. Or vice-versa the EIRP of the transmitted signal outside the shield (obviously different than the original transmitter power inside the shield), measured in W.

Obviously z and x and all other variables are in SI units.

• One of your formulas appears to be in error. Pr = Pr etc... If Pt was an omni directional LED could you work out the power received that flowed through the hole. I'm not saying that gives an easy way to get to your answer, I'm just trying to understand your level on stuff like this. Apr 3 '17 at 18:03
• What do you mean by Pr=Pr? You mean Pt=Pr? Yes Pt is equal Pr since the energy moves on to infinity (the em radiation), but I was referring to the fact that there are 2 points of view, from the transmitter and from the receiver. So I guess either formula is ok with me, but we need to take into account the attenuation of the shield, so I believe it's easier to put a formula together for Pr. Sorry if it was ambiguous. Apr 4 '17 at 6:53
• You wrote this: Pr= Pr / (4* PI * r^2) and this has to be wrong. Apr 4 '17 at 8:22
• @Andyaka, indeed, sorry for typo, it's Pr= Pt / (4* PI * r^2) Apr 4 '17 at 8:53