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Prediction of slant path rain attenuation statistics at various locationsThe paper describes a method for predicting slant path attenuation statistics at arbitrary locations for variable frequencies and path elevation angles. The method involves the use of median reflectivity factor-height profiles measured with radar as well as the use of long-term point rain rate data and assumed or measured drop size distributions. The attenuation coefficient due to cloud liquid water in the presence of rain is also considered. Absolute probability fade distributions are compared for eight cases: Maryland (15 GHz), Texas (30 GHz), Slough, England (19 and 37 GHz), Fayetteville, North Carolina (13 and 18 GHz), and Cambridge, Massachusetts (13 and 18 GHz).
Document ID
19780029402
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Goldhirsh, J.
(Johns Hopkins University Laurel, Md., United States)
Date Acquired
August 9, 2013
Publication Date
October 1, 1977
Publication Information
Publication: Radio Science
Volume: 12
Subject Category
Communications And Radar
Accession Number
78A13311
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NDPR-S-50748A
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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