Site Diversity Considerations for V/W Band Satellite Communications

Abstract

This paper examines the potential of using site diversity to mitigate fade associated with V/W band satellite communications. Site diversity based on a log-normal distribution for rain attenuation is applied. Limitations due to cloud attenuation are considered. The site diversity methodology is extended to include cloud attenuation.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 2011
Accession Number
ADA551463

Entities

People

  • George Brost
  • William Cook
  • William Lipe

Organizations

  • Air Force Research Laboratory

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Antennas
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Atmospheric Attenuation
  • Attenuation
  • Cloud Cover
  • Distribution Functions
  • Equations
  • Frequency
  • Losses
  • Measurement
  • Monte Carlo Method
  • Normal Distribution
  • Probability
  • Satellite Communications
  • Statistics
  • United States Government
  • W Band

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Aerosol Science/Aerosol Physics
  • Radar Systems Engineering.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Satellites