Title :
Using GPS to measure ground complex permittivity
Author :
Kavak, A. ; Vogel, W.J. ; Xu, Guanghan
Author_Institution :
Electr. Eng. Res. Lab., Texas Univ., Austin, TX, USA
fDate :
2/5/1998 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
In personal satellite communications, ground specular reflection may be received along with the direct signal. To characterise this effect at L-band, fade measurements were taken over grass and asphalt surfaces using a GPS receiver. By matching experimental results to a simulation, ground electrical characteristics were derived, showing a novel method for their measurement
Keywords :
Global Positioning System; fading; permittivity; personal communication networks; satellite communication; GPS; L-band; asphalt surfaces; fade measurements; grass surfaces; ground complex permittivity; ground electrical characteristics; ground specular reflection; personal satellite communications;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19980180
