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A simple rain attenuation model for earth-space radio links operating at 10-35 GHzThe simple attenuation model has been improved from an earlier version and now includes the effect of wave polarization. The model is for the prediction of rain attenuation statistics on earth-space communication links operating in the 10-35 GHz band. Simple calculations produce attenuation values as a function of average rain rate. These together with rain rate statistics (either measured or predicted) can be used to predict annual rain attenuation statistics. In this paper model predictions are compared to measured data from a data base of 62 experiments performed in the U.S., Europe, and Japan. Comparisons are also made to predictions from other models.
Document ID
19860036768
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Stutzman, W. L.
(Virginia Polytechnic Inst. and State Univ. Blacksburg, VA, United States)
Yon, K. M.
(Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, United States)
Date Acquired
August 12, 2013
Publication Date
February 1, 1986
Publication Information
Publication: Radio Science
Volume: 21
ISSN: 0048-6604
Subject Category
Communications And Radar
Accession Number
86A21506
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: JPL-955954
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other

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