Statistical analysis of the Syracuse 3 satellite EHF propagation experiment
Conference: EuCAP 2009 - 3rd European Conference on Antennas and Propagation
03/23/2009 - 03/27/2009 at Berlin, Germany
Proceedings: EuCAP 2009
Pages: 5Language: englishTyp: PDF
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Authors:
Marsault, T.; Hermant, J. D.; Mallet, C. (DGA CELAR, B.P. 7, 35998 Rennes Armées, France)
Montera, L. De; Barthes, L.; Gole, P. (LATMOS/CETP,10-12 avenue de l'europe, 78140 VELIZY, France)
Abstract:
An Earth-to-satellite propagation experiment operating in the EHF band was set up as part of the Syracuse 3 program. The Syracuse 3 satellites are the new generation of French military SATCOM systems. This experiment is a good opportunity to carry out attenuation measurements and increase knowledge about tropospheric propagation effects on EHF links at a low elevation angle (17deg). At these frequencies (20 & 44 GHz), the attenuation due to the troposphere can be very strong. This paper presents yearly statistics of attenuation level, frequency scaling ratio and fade durations. A comparison with ITU models is given.