Signal attenuation prediction podel for a 22 GHz terrestrial communication link in Sudan due to dust and sand storms using machine learning

Shamim, Mohammed Zubair M. and Elsheikh, Elfatih Abdelrahman Ahmed and Salih, Fakher Eldin Mohamed Suliman and Islam, Md Rafiqul (2021) Signal attenuation prediction podel for a 22 GHz terrestrial communication link in Sudan due to dust and sand storms using machine learning. IEEE Access, 9. pp. 164632-164642. ISSN 2169-3536 E-ISSN 2169-3536

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Abstract

Signal attenuation due to dust and sand storms is one of the major problems in the utilization of microwave frequency bands for terrestrial and space communication especially in arid regions such as Northern Africa and Middle Eastern regions. In this paper, a machine learning (ML) model is developed to predict microwave signal attenuation due to atmospheric conditions recorded during dust and sand storms. The model utilizes recorded meteorological data, particularly optical visibility, temperature, relative humidity, atmospheric pressure, and wind speed conditions to predict the signal attenuation for a 22GHz operating frequency terrestrial link in Sudan. Compared to measured values, the predicted signal attenuation values show a relatively optimistic relation between meteorological data and microwave signal attenuation when utilizing all the meteorological features.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Subjects:	T Technology > TK Electrical engineering. Electronics Nuclear engineering > TK5101 Telecommunication. Including telegraphy, radio, radar, television
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:	Dr. Md. Rafiqul Islam
Date Deposited:	28 Dec 2021 17:37
Last Modified:	28 Dec 2021 17:37
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/95206

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