Title :
Novel method for predicting site diversity gain on satellite-to-ground radio paths
Author :
Allnut, J.E. ; Rogers, D.V.
Author_Institution :
INTELSAT, Washington, USA
Abstract :
At frequencies above 10 GHz, some communications satellite systems may have to utilise site diversity techniques in order to meet their performance and availability criteria. Present models of site diversity performance require propagation data to predict the achievable diversity gain. In the novel method proposed in this letter, only meteorological data are required.
Keywords :
diversity reception; radiowave propagation; satellite relay systems; 10 GHz; SHF; atmospheric propagation; meteorological data; radiowave propagation; rain; satellite relay systems; satellite-to-ground radio paths; site diversity gain;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19820159
