A Millimeter Wave Attenuation and Depolarization Experiment Using the COMSTAR and CTS Satellites.

Abstract

This report provides the results of a study of attenuation and depolarization of millimeter waves along a satellite-to-earth communication link. Specifically, (1) Detailed analysis attenuation and depolarization data from the CTS (Communications Technology Satellite) satellite downlink beacon at a frequency of 11.7 GHz, and the 19.04 and 28.56 GHz downlink beacons on the COMSTAR satellites, and (2) Development of physical models of rain attenuation and depolarization. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 15, 1979
Accession Number
ADA069583

Entities

People

  • Charles W. Bostian
  • Warren L. Stutzman

Organizations

  • Virginia Tech

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • 5G Wireless Networks
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Communication Systems
  • Computer Programs
  • Cross Polarization
  • Data Sets
  • Databases
  • Depolarization
  • Downlinks
  • Electric Fields
  • Information Science
  • Millimeter Waves
  • Polarization
  • Satellite Communications
  • Space Communications
  • Statistics
  • Wave Propagation

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Atmospheric Remote Sensing.
  • Phased Array Antenna Design.
  • Tactical Satellite Communications Systems Engineering.

Technology Areas

  • 5G
  • Space
  • Space - Satellites