Saúl A Torrico

Title: Saúl A. Torrico and His Patent on Propagation Loss

Introduction

Saúl A. Torrico is an inventor associated with Bethesda, Maryland, and Charter Communications Operating, LLC. His patent work addresses how terrain and clutter data can help estimate signal loss between a transmitter and a receiver, supporting decisions about spectrum use.

Latest Patents

Torrico is credited with 1 patent: “Methods and Apparatus for Determining and/or Using Propagation Loss Between a Transmitter and a Receiver Based on Terrain and Clutter Data.” The invention describes calculating free-space loss along a propagation path, estimating clutter loss between an endpoint and a horizon point, and determining diffraction or troposcatter loss from that horizon point to the other endpoint. These components are combined to estimate total propagation loss, which can then inform spectrum-usage decisions.

Career Highlights

Torrico’s patent reflects work on wireless propagation modeling and spectrum management. By incorporating terrain and clutter information into signal-loss estimates, the disclosed methods and apparatus can support more informed assessments of communication links and spectrum use.

Collaborations

Torrico is associated with Charter Communications Operating, LLC. Rauf Hafeez is identified as a coworker; the available information does not specify a direct collaboration between them on this patent.

Conclusion

Saúl A. Torrico’s patent focuses on using terrain and clutter data to estimate propagation loss and support spectrum-management decisions.