Title :
Frequency dependence of rain attenuation measurements at microwave frequencies
Author :
Raina, M.K. ; Uppal, G.S.
Author_Institution :
Radio Sci. Div., Nat´´l. Phys. Lab., New Delhi India
fDate :
2/1/1984 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The values of attenuation versus frequency for 10 mm/h, 25 mm/h, and 40 mm/h rain rates for frequencies of 11, 18, and 22.2 GHz are presented. On the basis of these observations the attenuation at frequencies below 10 GHz and above 22.2 GHz have been obtained. The values obtained at various frequencies show an agreement with those calculated on the basis of Oguchi´s work. Comparison of the above values in dB/km (assuming a path length of 2.5 km) have been made and they show an agreement with International Radio Consultative Committee (CCIR) values. Also cumulative distributions of attenuation at various frequencies have been given taking 11 GHz results as the reference point.
Keywords :
Microwave radio propagation meteorological factors; Attenuation measurement; Degradation; Frequency dependence; Frequency measurement; Least squares approximation; Microwave frequencies; Microwave measurements; Microwave radiometry; Rain; Scattering;
Journal_Title :
Antennas and Propagation, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TAP.1984.1143282