Review of propagation characteristics and prediction for satellite links at frequencies of 10¿40 GHz

The paper is intended to provide a short review on earth-space propagation, concentrating on developments dating primarily from about 1982. The review is orientated towards the needs of radio services, specifically the fixed satellite, broadcasting satellite and mobile satellite services, and draws substantially on the work of the International Radio Consultative Committee (CCIR). The prediction methods on slant path attenuation and interference, including ducting, tropospheric scatter and unwanted crosspolar coupling, are treated in a general way. However, particular emphasis is placed on application to systems within Europe.