Chapter 9. Radio System Design Above 10 GHz
Published Online: 6 MAR 2006
DOI: 10.1002/9780470050446.ch9
Copyright © 2007 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Book Title
Radio System Design for Telecommunications, Third Edition
Additional Information
How to Cite
Freeman, R. L. (2006) Radio System Design Above 10 GHz, in Radio System Design for Telecommunications, Third Edition, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Hoboken, NJ, USA. doi: 10.1002/9780470050446.ch9
Publication History
- Published Online: 6 MAR 2006
- Published Print: 30 MAR 2007
ISBN Information
Print ISBN: 9780471757139
Online ISBN: 9780470050446
- Summary
- Chapter
Keywords:
- above 10 GHz radio system design;
- excess attenuation and rainfall for satellite paths;
- excess attenuation and atmospheric gases on satellite links
Summary
This chapter contains sections titled:
The Problem—An Introduction
The General Propagation Problem Above 10 GHz
Excess Attenuation Due to Rainfall
Calculation of Excess Attenuation Due to Rainfall for Satellite Paths
Excess Attenuation Due to Atmospheric Gases on Satellite Links
Attenuation Due to Clouds and Fog
Calculation of Sky Noise Temperature as a Function of Attenuation
The Sun as a Noise Generator
Propagation Effects with a Low Elevation Angle
Depolarization on Satellite Links
Scintillation Fading on Satellite Links
Trade-off Between Free-Space Loss and Antenna Gain