Title :
Worst-month rain attenuation and XPD statistics for satellite paths at 12 GHz
Author :
Yon, K.M. ; Stutzman, Warren L. ; Bostian, C.W.
Author_Institution :
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Satellite Communications Group, Electrical Engineering Department, Blacksburg, USA
Abstract :
Worst-month attenuation and XPD data are presented from a three year measurement program at Blacksburg, Virginia USA using the SIRIO 11.6 GHz beacon. The ratio of worst month to annual percentage occurrence levels (Q) for the attenuation and XPD data agree closely with each other. They also show excellent agreement to the CCIR model. Comparisons to previously reported experimental results are also given.
Keywords :
microwave links; radiowave propagation; rain; satellite links; tropospheric electromagnetic wave propagation; 11.6 GHz beacon; SIRIO; cross-polarization discrimination statistics; satellite paths; worst-month rain attenuation;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19840442
