The LR2 model for mobile satellite channels and its system performance analysis

Based on analysis of propagation characteristics about mobile satellite communication channels, the Lognormal-Rice-Rayleigh (LR²) model includes as many classical narrowband models such as Loo´s et al. The LR² model suits well with the features of frequency-bands used by MSS including UHF/L/Ka. The paper provides statistical description of envelope and phase about the LR² model, such as level cross rate (LCR), average fade duration (AFD), bit error rate (BER), block error rate. Finally, the paper describes the procedure to extract model parameters from experimental data.