Title :
Fade characteristics for K-band land-mobile satellite channels in Tokyo measured using COMETS
Author :
Wakana, H. ; Yamamoto, S. ; Obara, N. ; Miura, A. ; Ikeda, M.
Author_Institution :
Commun. Res. Lab., Kashima Space Res. Center, Ibaraki, Japan
fDate :
10/28/1999 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The K-band fade statistics in Tokyo were measured using an antenna (beamwidth of 19.5° in elevation and 6.5° in azimuth) at elevations ranging from 37 to 80°. The results show that line-of sight communication is possible only ~33% of the distance at elevations <50°, But it is 98% at 80°
Keywords :
fading; land mobile radio; mobile satellite communication; COMETS; K-band; Tokyo; fade characteristics; land-mobile satellite channels; line-of sight communication;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19991301
