Fade duration analysis on a Ka-band link operating in the tropical region

Kamarozaman, Nurul Farhana Husna and Badron, Khairayu and Ismail, Ahmad Fadzil and Islam, Md. Rafiqul (2024) Fade duration analysis on a Ka-band link operating in the tropical region. Journal of Electrical Systems, 20 (4). pp. 1790-1797. ISSN 1112-5209

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Abstract

Communication systems are rapidly shifting towards higher frequencies due to congestion experienced at lower frequencies and the growing demand for higher data transmission rates within the network. However, it has been observed that as frequency increases, the susceptibility of the system to weather-related factors, particularly adverse weather conditions like rain, becomes more pronounced. This has raised significant concerns regarding the dependability of satellite communication links. This research investigates the dynamic characteristics of signal degradation caused by atmospheric effects, specifically focusing on the impact of rain fade. The study involves an analysis of fading duration using a year's worth of data extracted from Measat-5, operating at a beacon frequency of 20.199 GHz and positioned at an elevation angle of 68.8°. Such data is useful when developing a fade mitigation technique (FMT) that mitigates the disruptive effects caused by heavy rainfall, ultimately leading to an enhancement in both signal quality and overall signal availability.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Fade dynamics, fade duration, Ka-Band, satellite
Subjects:	T Technology > T Technology (General) > T10.5 Communication of technical information
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Engineering Kulliyyah of Engineering > Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Depositing User:	Mrs Khairayu badron
Date Deposited:	20 Jun 2024 10:44
Last Modified:	20 Jun 2024 10:44
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/112694

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