Ka-band propagation characterization: Madrid experiment

The use of the Ka-band (30/20 GHz) for broadcasting applications is envisaged for the future, in order to fulfill the needs for higher and higher data rates. A propagation experiment is being carried out in Madrid, Spain, with the objective of characterizing the propagation channel in the downlink s...

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Published in2009 IEEE International Symposium on Broadband Multimedia Systems and Broadcasting pp. 1 - 5
Main Authors Riera, J.M., Garcia, J.M., Garcia, P., Benarroch, A.
Format Conference Proceeding
LanguageEnglish
Published IEEE 01.05.2009
Subjects
Attenuation measurement
Downlink
Instruments
Ka-band
Meteorology
Multimedia communication
propagation
Radio broadcasting
Radiometry
Rain
Satellite broadcasting
Satellite ground stations
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Summary:The use of the Ka-band (30/20 GHz) for broadcasting applications is envisaged for the future, in order to fulfill the needs for higher and higher data rates. A propagation experiment is being carried out in Madrid, Spain, with the objective of characterizing the propagation channel in the downlink sub-band. Propagation results can be related to meteorological data obtained from co-located instruments. Rain attenuation is the main propagation impairment in this band. Its effects are analyzed in detail.
ISBN:1424425905
9781424425907
ISSN:2155-5044
2155-5052
DOI:10.1109/ISBMSB.2009.5133790