Rainfall Effects on Satellite Communications in the K, X, and C Bands.
Abstract
ARCH AND DEVELOPMENT TECHNICAL REPT.,Cantor,Israel ;Hudlow,Michael ;DA-1-T-06211-A-1261-T-06211-A-12605ECOM5459(*microwave communications, attenuation), rainfall, radio transmission, k band, x band, c band, communication satellites(active), real time, thunderstorms, meteorological radar, radar signalsan/cps-9, atmospheres, attenuationA survey-type investigation is made into the feasibility of short- and long-term predictions of attenuation and noise temperature fluctuations for satellite communications. The feasibility of using a weather radar, such as the AN/CPS-9, at 9.4 GHz (3.2 cm) for real-time predictions of the above parameters is explored. The suitability of weather radar for such applications is evaluated. Raindrop size data and Mie attenuation theory are used for the derivation of statistical curves that provide attenuation coefficients for various geographic areas and temperatures. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 1972
- Accession Number
- AD0751742
Entities
People
- Israel Cantor
- Michael Hudlow
Organizations
- Atmospheric Sciences Laboratory