Amplitude scintillations of 11 GHz satellite beacon signals
Abstract
Amplitude scintillations in the case of satellite radio links involving frequencies above 10 GHz are caused by inhomogeneities of refraction in the troposphere. A study of the amplitude frequency distribution and the temporal behavior of the signal fluctuations is conducted on the basis of a number of scintillation events measured with the aid of the OTS satellite. Measurements conducted with antennas of different sizes provide information regarding the altitude of a turbulent layer, if it can be assumed that amplitude scintillations are produced as a result of scattering at this layer.
- Publication:
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Kleinheubacher Berichte
- Pub Date:
- 1984
- Bibcode:
- 1984KlBer..27..187R
- Keywords:
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- Amplitude Distribution Analysis;
- Microwave Attenuation;
- Radio Communication;
- Satellite Transmission;
- Scintillation;
- Signal Fading;
- Atmospheric Attenuation;
- Atmospheric Turbulence;
- Radio Beacons;
- Troposphere;
- Communications and Radar