Title :
Millimeter Wave Propagation Experiment with Geostationary Satellite ETS-II of Japan
Author :
Hayashi, R. ; Fugono, N.
Abstract :
Engineering Test Satellite Type II (ETS-II) [Kiku-2] was successfully lifted off on February 23, 1977 and stationed at 130/spl deg/E of the geostationary orbit on March 5, 1977. This paper will introduce outline of the experimental system and preliminary results using the data until end of the August, for over three thousand hours of test time.
Keywords :
Artificial satellites; Frequency; Meteorological radar; Millimeter wave communication; Millimeter wave propagation; Millimeter wave technology; Positron emission tomography; Rain; Satellite broadcasting; Spaceborne radar;
Conference_Titel :
Microwave Symposium Digest, 1978 IEEE-MTT-S International
Conference_Location :
Ottawa, ON, Canada
DOI :
10.1109/MWSYM.1978.1123826