DocumentCode :
1019298
Title :
Millimeter wave attenuation prediction using a piecewise uniform rain rate model
Author :
persinger, R.R. ; Stutzman, Warren L. ; Castle, Robert E., Jr. ; Bostian, Charles W.
Author_Institution :
Comsat Laboratories, Communications Satellite Corporation, Clarksburg, MD, USA
Volume :
28
Issue :
2
fYear :
1980
fDate :
3/1/1980 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage :
149
Lastpage :
153
Abstract :
A piecewise uniform rain rate distribution model is introduced as a quasi-physical model of real rain along earth-space millimeter wave propagation paths. It permits calculation of the total attenuation from specific attenuation in a simple fashion. The model predications are verified by comparison with direct attenuation measurements for several frequencies, elevation angles, and locations. Also, coupled with the Rice-- Holmberg rain rate model, attenuation statistics are predicated from rainfall accumulation data.
Keywords :
Millimeter-wave radio propagation meteorological factors; Satellite communication, propagation; Attenuation measurement; Frequency; Helium; Millimeter wave measurements; Millimeter wave propagation; Predictive models; Rain fading; Satellites; Shape; Statistics;
fLanguage :
English
Journal_Title :
Antennas and Propagation, IEEE Transactions on
Publisher :
ieee
ISSN :
0018-926X
Type :
jour
DOI :
10.1109/TAP.1980.1142295
Filename :
1142295
Link To Document :
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