Rain attenuation characteristics on quasi-millimeter waves using Japanese geostationary satellites CS and BSE
Abstract
The rain attenuation characteristics at 11.7 GHz and 19.5 GHz are determined using information obtained by the Japanese Medium Capacity Communication Satellite for Experimental Purpose and the Medium Scale Broadcasting Satellite for Experimental Purpose during 1978-1980. The predicted attenuation statistics are compared with the observed values for each rainfall type, such as the stratus and the cumulus. The cumulative attenuation distributions of these signals for periods of one to two years are presented together with the worst month statistics. The relationship between the worst month statistics and the annual statistics of rainfall rate or attenuation are determined.
- Publication:
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2nd International Conference on Antennas and Propagation
- Pub Date:
- 1981
- Bibcode:
- 1981icap.conf...41F
- Keywords:
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- Microwave Attenuation;
- Millimeter Waves;
- Rain;
- Spacecraft Communication;
- Wave Propagation;
- Annual Variations;
- Japanese Spacecraft;
- Statistical Analysis;
- Communications and Radar