Title :
Crosspolarisation for linearly and circularly polarised waves propagating through a population of ice particles on satellite-Earth paths
Author :
Haworth, D.P. ; McEwan, N.J. ; Watson, P.A.
Author_Institution :
University of Bradford, Postgraduate School of Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Bradford, UK
Abstract :
General formulas are given for linear and circular crosspolarisation from a population of small, highly eccentric, ice particles forming a pure-differential-phase-shifting medium. The interaction with rain is considered and a comparison is made between linear and circular polarisation for the forthcoming ESA Orbital Test Satellite as seen from a point in the UK.
Keywords :
ice; polarisation; radiowave propagation; satellite links; circular crosspolarisation; ice particle medium; linear crosspolarisation; radiowave propagation; satellite link;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19770497
