Title :
The Ka-band propagation measurements campaign at JPL
Author :
Chakraborty, Debasis ; Davarian, F. ; Stutzman, Warren L.
Author_Institution :
Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Technol.. Pasadena, CA, USA
Abstract :
OLYMPUS, the NASA sponsored, JPL-managed, Ka-band propagation measurement campaign carried out at Virginia Tech and many European sites, is discussed. The basic physics involved, the OLYMPUS experiment itself, and the advanced communications technology satellite (ACTS) program, the purpose of which is to demonstrate the feasibility of the Ka-band (20 and 30 GHz) spectrum for satellite communications, as well as to help maintain US leadership in satellite communications. are described.<>
Keywords :
microwave measurement; radiowave propagation; satellite relay systems; 20 GHz; 30 GHz; EHF; European sites; Ka-band propagation measurements; OLYMPUS; SHF; Virginia Tech; advanced communications technology satellite; Artificial satellites; Attenuation measurement; Bandwidth; Extraterrestrial measurements; History; NASA; Rain fading; Satellite communication; Space technology; Wavelength measurement;
Journal_Title :
Antennas and Propagation Magazine, IEEE
