Title :
Crosspolarization of microwaves due to rain on a satellite to Earth path
Author :
Howard, J. ; Mathews, N.A.
Author_Institution :
Marconi Space and Defence Systems, Frimley, Mytchett, UK
fDate :
11/1/1979 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The effect of rain on the crosspolarization of microwaves on a satellite to earth path has been investigated using a profile formula given by Smith [1]. It is shown that crosspolarization due to rain is less on a satellite to earth path than on an earth to earth one for the same path length.
Keywords :
Microwave radio propagation meteorological factors; Satellite communication, propagation; Antennas and propagation; Differential equations; Earth; Frequency; Meteorology; Rain; Rough surfaces; Satellites; Surface roughness; Wind speed;
Journal_Title :
Antennas and Propagation, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TAP.1979.1142204
