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Radar prediction of absolute rain fade distributions for earth-satellite paths and general methods for extrapolation of fade statistics to other locationsThe first absolute rain fade distribution method described establishes absolute fade statistics at a given site by means of a sampled radar data base. The second method extrapolates absolute fade statistics from one location to another, given simultaneously measured fade and rain rate statistics at the former. Both methods employ similar conditional fade statistic concepts and long term rain rate distributions. Probability deviations in the 2-19% range, with an 11% average, were obtained upon comparison of measured and predicted levels at given attenuations. The extrapolation of fade distributions to other locations at 28 GHz showed very good agreement with measured data at three sites located in the continental temperate region.
Document ID
19830032795
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Goldhirsh, J.
(Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, Laurel, MD, United States)
Date Acquired
August 11, 2013
Publication Date
November 1, 1982
Publication Information
Publication: IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation
Volume: AP-30
Subject Category
Communications And Radar
Accession Number
83A14013
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: DPR-S50748A
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other

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