Abstract
Frequency scaling makes it possible to derive rain induced attenuation statistics at higher frequencies on the basis of the available data obtained at lower frequencies. Attenuation data are simultaneously obtained at 11,18 and 30 GHz on the same terrestrial 10 km path. Experimental results are compared with those obtained by various prediction methods and, in many cases, the concordance is quite satisfactory.
Analyse
Cette technique permet de déduire les statistiques d’affaiblissements dûs à la pluie, à des fréquences élevées, à partir des valeurs disponibles à des fréquences basses. Ces affaiblissements sont obtenus simultanément à 11,18 et 30 GHz sur le même trajet terrestre de 10 km. Les résultats expérimentaux sont comparés à ceux obtenus par différentes méthodes de prévision et concordent avec eux dans de nombreux cas.
Similar content being viewed by others
References
*** CCIR. Conclusions of the interim meeting of Study Group 5 (1980),5, Report 721.
Drufuca (G.). Rain attenuation statistics for frequencies above 10 GHz from rain-gauge observations.J. Rech. Atmos., Fr. (Jan.-June 1974), pp. 399–411.
*** CCIR Doc. 5/75, 1978/1982 (France).
Kheirallah (H. N.), Knight (J. P.), Olsen (R. L.), McCormick (K. S.), Segal (B.). Frequency dependence of effective path length in the prediction of rain attenuation statistics to be published in Electron. Letters.
Hodge (D.). Frequency scaling of rain attenuation.IEEE Trans. A.P., USA (May 1977), pp. 446–447.
Rue (O.). Electromagnetic wave propagation at frequencies above 10 GHz. New formulas for attenuation in rain. Tele, Engl. Ed (1980).
Fedi (F.). A single procedure for frequency scaling of rain attenuation.Fondazione Bordoni Rep., Ital, 1B1680.
Author information
Authors and Affiliations
Rights and permissions
About this article
Cite this article
Barbaliscia, F., Fedi, F., Maggiori, D. et al. Frequency scaling of rain-induced attenuation at 11, 18 and 30 GHz. Ann. Télécommunic. 35, 450–455 (1980). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03003527
Received:
Issue Date:
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03003527