Determination of Ku-band specific attenuation parameters based on measurements in the tropics

A. F. Ismail, K. Badron, A. A.H. Yaccop, Y. D. Yao

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Abstract

Attenuation due to rain is a critical constraint in the design of Earth-space links especially at frequencies higher than 10 GHz. Rain attenuation prediction models proposed by ITU-R were reported to offer good estimation for temperate regions but a number of studies reveal that it severely underestimates the concerned signal in the tropics. The study attempted to derive new applicable specific attenuation coefficients using one-year 11 GHz satellite beacon data and rainfall rate measurements in Malaysia. The acquired outcomes are incorporated in the ITU-R procedure to assess their suitability and significance.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2013 IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium, APSURSI 2013 - Proceedings
Pages2008-2009
Number of pages2
DOIs
StatePublished - 2013
Event2013 IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium, APSURSI 2013 - Orlando, FL, United States
Duration: 7 Jul 201313 Jul 2013

Publication series

NameIEEE Antennas and Propagation Society, AP-S International Symposium (Digest)
ISSN (Print)1522-3965

Conference

Conference2013 IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium, APSURSI 2013
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityOrlando, FL
Period7/07/1313/07/13

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