DocumentCode
1013264
Title
Results of a 12 GHz radiometric experiment in Hong Kong
Author
Allnutt, J.E. ; Upton, S.A.J.
Author_Institution
INTELSAT, Washington, USA
Volume
21
Issue
25
fYear
1985
Firstpage
1217
Lastpage
1218
Abstract
At frequencies above 10 GHz, rain attenuation can be a significant factor in determining the operating margins of communications satellite systems, particularly for links to tropical, high-rainfall-rate regions. To establish accurate prediction models for those regions, it is necessary to conduct a number of measurements. The letter reports the results of one such experiment, utilising a 12 GHz radiometer, in Hong Kong.
Keywords
microwave links; radiometry; radiowave propagation; rain; satellite links; 12 GHz; Hong Kong; K-band; communications satellite systems; operating margins; prediction models; radiometer; rain attenuation;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Electronics Letters
Publisher
iet
ISSN
0013-5194
Type
jour
DOI
10.1049/el:19850857
Filename
4251724
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