Title :
ATS-6 satellite 20 GHz propagation measurements at low elevation angles
Author :
Stutzman, Warren L. ; Bostian, C.W. ; Manus, E.A. ; Marshall, R.E. ; Wiley, P.H.
Author_Institution :
Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University, Department of Electrical Engineering, Blacksburg, USA
Abstract :
The 20 GHz downlink from the ATS-6 satellite was monitored almost continuously for low elevation angles (below 9°). The authors measured the copolarised and crosspolarised signals received, as well as the local rain rate. Data are presented for clear-weather scintillations, rain attenuation, depolarisation and other effects.
Keywords :
microwave links; radiowave propagation; satellite links; 20 GHz propagation measurements; ATS-6 satellite; clear weather scintillations; depolarisation; low elevation angles; rain attenuation;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19750484
