decibels related to dipole antenna

dBd (decibels related to dipole antenna) is a measure of the gain of an antenna system relative to a dipole antenna at radio frequency.

The dBd specification is based on the decibel, a logarithmic measure of relative power. Suppose an antenna A produces an electromagnetic field of intensity I_A microwatts per square meter (µW/m²) in its favored direction at a point located a defined distance away. Also, suppose a half-wave dipole antenna D produces an electromagnetic field of intensity I_D µW/m² in its favored direction at the same distance. Then the gain G of antenna A, in dBd, is:

G = 10 log₁₀ (I_A / I_D)

A dipole antenna has a gain of 0 dBd. An isotropic radiator has a gain of -2.15 dBd.

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