Propagation Classifier — LinkZoneTools

Propagation Environment Classifier — LinkZoneTools

⚠ Please Read Before Using This Tool

LinkZoneTools LLC · Propagation Environment Classifier · Terms of Use

🤖 AI-Powered Analysis

This tool uses an AI vision model (Claude by Anthropic) to analyze images and classify RF propagation environments. The AI classification is an automated assessment and may not be accurate for all images. Always verify the classification against your actual site conditions.

📸 Image Privacy

Images you upload are sent to the Anthropic API for analysis. Do not upload images containing sensitive personal information, private individuals, or confidential infrastructure details. Images are processed transiently and not stored by Anthropic beyond the session.

📡 RF Parameters Are Estimates

This tool reports qualitative visible features only. It does not estimate numeric clutter loss, k-factor, antenna height, rain, clearance, viability or availability from a photograph.

⚖ No Warranty — Limitation of Liability

LINKZONETOOLS LLC PROVIDES THIS TOOL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY. AI CLASSIFICATIONS AND RF PARAMETERS ARE ESTIMATES ONLY. LINKZONETOOLS LLC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES ARISING FROM USE OF THIS TOOL. THE USER ASSUMES ALL RESPONSIBILITY FOR FINAL NETWORK DESIGN DECISIONS.

I understand that AI classifications are automated estimates, images are sent to Anthropic's API for processing, and all RF parameters must be verified by a qualified engineer before final design use.

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Propagation Environment Classifier

Environment Classifier

Upload a site photo for qualitative visual survey triage: visible building density, terrain character, vegetation and possible obstructions. Numeric RF parameters require measured/model inputs.

Site Photo

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Click to upload or drag & drop

Rooftop photo, aerial view, street-level image
JPG, PNG, WebP — max 5MB

Site Context (Optional — improves accuracy)

General Location Type

Planned Antenna Height AGL

m AGL

Frequency Band ?

Save & Load Analyses

💾 Saved Site Analyses

⚠ Storage limitations: Analyses are saved in this browser only. Clearing browser data deletes all saved analyses. Images are NOT saved — only the classification results and parameters. Cross-device sync available with a Pro account.

Best image types: Rooftop panoramic views, aerial/drone photos, street-level views showing surrounding terrain and buildings. Avoid: interior photos, photos with no visible environment context, night photos, heavily filtered or processed images. The AI performs best with clear, high-quality daytime photos showing the surrounding environment.

📅 Last reviewed: June 2026

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Upload a site photo to begin

The AI will summarize visible environment features and identify follow-up survey needs. It will not invent numeric RF values.

Analyzing site photo…

Claude AI is examining building density, terrain type, vegetation coverage, and obstruction profile. This takes 5–15 seconds.

📚 How the Propagation Classifier Works

What does this tool do?

This AI-assisted tool summarizes visible site features and flags survey priorities. It intentionally does not produce numeric propagation parameters from a photograph.

Why does the environment matter?

A link across open farmland behaves completely differently from one through urban downtown. Buildings and trees add unpredictable losses called "clutter loss" — ranging from nearly zero (open field) to 20–35 dB (dense urban).

How to use it

Upload a site photo (looking toward the remote end, or a drone view)
Select frequency and antenna height
Optionally add a location hint for better accuracy
Click "Classify Environment"

⚠ AI estimate only. Not a substitute for a physical site survey. Always verify before final design.