Title :
Slant path 30 to 12.5 GHz copolar phase difference, first results from measurements using the Olympus satellite
Author_Institution :
PTT Res., Leidschendam, Netherlands
fDate :
7/19/1990 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The first results of 30 to 12.5 GHz copolar phase measurements using the propagation beacons of the Olympus satellites of ESA are presented. Examples of ionospheric and rain effects are given. The method of data processing is discussed.
Keywords :
ionospheric electromagnetic wave propagation; microwave links; radiowave propagation; rain; satellite links; tropospheric electromagnetic wave propagation; 30 to 12.5 GHz; ESA; European Space Agency; Olympus satellite; SHF; copolar phase difference; copolar phase measurements; ionospheric effects; method of data processing; propagation beacons; rain effects;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19900736