0 °C isotherm height for satellite communication in Malaysia |
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Authors: | JS Mandeep |
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Institution: | School of Electrical & Electronic Engineering, University Sains Malaysia, 14300 Nibong Tebal, Seberang Perai Selatan, Penang, Malaysia |
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Abstract: | The 0 °C isotherm height is an important parameter for prediction of rain attenuation of microwave and millimeter wave for Earth-space communication. The variations of 0 °C isotherm heights for two monsoon seasons have been studied based on an analysis of radiosonde over three stations. The exceedence probability statistics of rain height are compared between the two seasons. The results on the 0 °C isotherm height can be utilized for the estimation of attenuation of microwave and millimeter wave due to rain over Earth-space paths. Attenuations of radio wave due to rain at frequencies above 10 GHz and above have also been estimated using the 0 °C isotherm height so derived. |
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Keywords: | Rain height Tropical climate Radiosonde |
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