Comparison of the use of dual-frequency and single-frequency attenuation for the measurement of path-averaged rainfall along a microwave link
- 1 January 2003
- journal article
- Published by Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) in IEE Proceedings - Microwaves, Antennas and Propagation
- Vol. 150 (5), 315-320
- https://doi.org/10.1049/ip-map:20030616
Abstract
It is shown that, for certain combinations of frequency and polarisation, the difference in microwave attenuation between two frequencies along a terrestrial link can give a much better estimate of path-averaged rain rate than can be obtained from a single frequency. An example is given which shows that attenuation difference can successfully provide rainfall estimates in practical applications.Keywords
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