DocumentCode
1440326
Title
Ice-crystal depolarisation on satellite¿earth microwave radio paths
Author
Bostian, C.W. ; Allnutt, J.E.
Author_Institution
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Electrical Engineering Department, Blacksburg, USA
Volume
126
Issue
10
fYear
1979
fDate
10/1/1979 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
951
Lastpage
960
Abstract
This paper reviews the experimental measurement of crosspolarisation on satellite-earth paths, describes the identification of previously unexpected depolarisation by ice crystals, and outlines the theoretical explanations of ice depolarisation which have been reported in the literature. It summarises what is known, and what is not yet understood, about ice-crystal depolarisation. The paper discusses the implications of ice-crystal depolarisation for satellite communications system design.
Keywords
ice; microwave links; polarisation; radiowave propagation; satellite links; crosspolarisation; experimental measurement; ice; ice depolarisation; microwave links; polarisation; radiowave propagation; satellite communications system design; satellite links; theoretical explanations;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Electrical Engineers, Proceedings of the Institution of
Publisher
iet
ISSN
0020-3270
Type
jour
DOI
10.1049/piee.1979.0176
Filename
5253060
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