Title :
A new view of millimeter-wave satellite communication
Author :
Christopher, Paul
Author_Institution :
PFC Associates, Leesburg, VA, USA
fDate :
4/1/2002 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Italian satellite results have broad implications for millimeter-wave satellite communication. We apply their results to high-elevation satellite systems, and find that attractive frequencies extend well beyond the Ka band, to emphasize 40-47 and 85-98 GHz
Keywords :
electromagnetic wave absorption; millimetre wave propagation; satellite communication; 40 to 47 GHz; 85 to 98 GHz; EHF; Italsat experiments; Ka band; MM-wave satellite communication; attenuation maps; high-elevation satellite systems; millimeter-wave satellite communication; Africa; Artificial satellites; Attenuation; Clouds; Equations; Frequency; Millimeter wave communication; Millimeter wave propagation; Rain; Satellite communication;
Journal_Title :
Antennas and Propagation Magazine, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MAP.2002.1003635
