Title :
Simultaneous 20 and 30 GHz attenuation measurements on a satellite-Earth path
Author :
Howell, R.G. ; Thirlwell, J. ; Golfin, N.G.
Author_Institution :
Post Office Research Centre, Ipswich, UK
Abstract :
Simultaneous 20 and 30 GHz attenuation measurements have been made along a 23° elevated slant path to the ATS-6 satellite. The ratio of 30 to 20 GHz attenuation is found to be 2.20±0.13 over the 30 GHz attenuation range of 4 to 14 dB.
Keywords :
atmospheric electromagnetic wave propagation; attenuation measurement; radiowave propagation; satellite links; 20 and 30 GHz attenuation measurements; 23 degrees elevated slant path; ATS-6 satellite; SHF; satellite Earth path;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19770457
