Effects of rain attenuation on satellite communication links
Journal article
Authors | Ezeh, G. N., Chukwuneke, N.S., Ogujiofor, N.C. and Diala, Uchenna |
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Abstract | Rain attenuation is a major challenge to microwave satellite communication especially at frequencies above 10 GHz, causing unavailability of signals most of the time. Rain attenuation predictions have become one of the vital considerations while setting up a satellite communication link. In this study, rain attenuation models, cumulative distribution curves and other analytical tools for successful prediction of rain attenuation are presented. A three year Rain rate data was obtained from the Nigeria Meteorological Agency (NIMET) database in addition to experimental data. Of the three prediction models used in the study, Ajayi model gave the range of values closest to the experimental data. A correctional factor was determined as 1.0988 and used to modify the Ajayi model. This modification to Ajayi’s model enabled its rain attenuation values conform more closely to the experimental result. |
Keywords | correctional factor, cumulative distribution, curveoutage rain, rate prediction model, rain attenuation, satellite communication |
Year | 2014 |
Journal | Advances in Science and Technology Research Journal |
Publisher | Interdisciplinary Centre for Mathematical and Computational Modelling |
ISSN | 2299-8624 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.12913/22998624.1105138 |
Web address (URL) | http://hdl.handle.net/10545/624818 |
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Publication dates | 05 Jun 2014 |
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Deposited | 26 May 2020, 14:53 |
Accepted | 20 May 2014 |
Contributors | Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria |
File | File Access Level Open |
https://repository.derby.ac.uk/item/953x4/effects-of-rain-attenuation-on-satellite-communication-links
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