Title :
Millimeter Wave Advantages for Satellite Communications
Author :
Christopher, Paul
Author_Institution :
Science Applications, Inc., P. O. 371, Stow, MA 01775
fDate :
Oct. 31 1983-Nov. 2 1983
Abstract :
Recent gaseous attenuation relations are combined with a 1980 Crane rain attenuation model to give total atmospheric attenuation versus frequency in Florida. This attenuation model is used to find optimum satellite uplink frequency estimates in a crowded commercial environment. The 20-40 GHz region is attractive for maximum signal/ interference on the uplink for modest availability. Downlink performance is then examined: a 40+ GHz spot beam to New York offers excellent signal/ interference from a crowded geostationary arc.
Keywords :
Atmospheric modeling; Atmospheric waves; Attenuation; Availability; Cranes; Downlink; Frequency estimation; Interference; Rain; Satellite communication;
Conference_Titel :
Military Communications Conference, 1983. MILCOM 1983. IEEE
Conference_Location :
Washington, DC, USA
DOI :
10.1109/MILCOM.1983.4794757
