On Rainfall and Space Diversity for Millimeter-Wave Earth-Satellite Communications Systems.

Abstract

Space diversity, i.e., the use of several widely spaced terminals, is examined as a means of reducing the probability of simultaneous rainfall in millimeter-wave earth-satellite communications systems. The concept of space diversity, both as a function of the distance between terminals and the number of terminals is examined on the basis of hourly rainfall data for the 10-yr period from 1 January 1961 through 31 December 1970. The probabilities of simultaneous rainfall occurring in a space diversity system are shown to be a systematic function of the spacing and number of terminals in the system. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 15, 1973
Accession Number
AD0757506

Entities

People

  • D. V. Mcdonald
  • Earl E. Reber

Organizations

  • The Aerospace Corporation

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Artificial Satellites
  • Millimeter Waves
  • Probability
  • Rainfall
  • Satellite Communications
  • Space Systems
  • Spacecraft
  • Terminals
  • Vehicles

Readers

  • Astronomy and Astrophysics.
  • Atmospheric Science/Meteorology
  • Tactical Satellite Communications Systems Engineering.

Technology Areas

  • 5G
  • Space
  • Space - Satellites