CTS attenuation and cross polarization measurements at 11.7 GHz
Abstract
The long-term attenuation, cross-polarization, and rain-rate data monitored in Austin, Texas from the circularly polarized 11.7 GHz satellite beacon transmitter aboard the Communications Technology Satellite are analyzed. Data events are significantly more likely during April-September, than during October-March, except for ice deplorization which predominates during the winter months. A time of day dependence of the events is also noted. The 10 dB fade level is exceeded for .03% during the thunderstorm months. Isolation with the same probability is 23 dB.
- Publication:
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Texas Univ., Austin Report
- Pub Date:
- June 1980
- Bibcode:
- 1980uta..rept.....V
- Keywords:
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- Atmospheric Attenuation;
- Communications Technology Satellite;
- Cross Polarization;
- Radio Attenuation;
- Annual Variations;
- Precipitation (Meteorology);
- Radio Beacons;
- Statistical Analysis;
- Summer;
- Thunderstorms;
- Winter;
- Communications and Radar