Impact of Link Elevation Angles on Rain Attenuation Statistics in Heavy Rain Region Predicted Using the Synthetic Storm Technique

Authors

  • S. L. Jong Wireless and Radio Science Centre (WARAS), Faculty of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, University Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, 86400 Batu Pahat, Johor, Malaysia.
  • H. Y. Lam Department of Electrical Engineering Technology, Faculty of Engineering Technology, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, 86400 Batu Pahat, Johor, Malaysia.
  • M. D’Amico Dipartimento di Elettronica, Informazione e Bioingegneria, Politecnico di Milano, 2133 Milan, Italy.
  • F. Cuervo Joanneum Research, Graz, Austria.
  • M. M. Yunus Wireless Communication Centre (WCC), Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81200 Skudai, Johor, Malaysia.
  • J. Din Wireless Communication Centre (WCC), Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81200 Skudai, Johor, Malaysia.

Keywords:

Elevation Angle, Path Length, Rain Attenuation, Synthetic Storm Technique,

Abstract

In the absence of measured rain attenuation, prediction models are the best way to estimate statistics of rain attenuation. Synthetic Storm Technique (SST) model is one of the solutions to obtain time series of rain attenuation. By using SST, we will investigate the impact of link elevation angle on the prediction models; in particular, the results show that time series of rain attenuation at low elevation angles deviate significantly from those at high elevation angles. In addition, higher frequencies show considerably higher attenuation than lower frequencies. This is particularly severe in a tropical and equatorial region where the rainfall rate is higher with respect to the temperate region.

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Published

2017-11-30

How to Cite

Jong, S. L., Lam, H. Y., D’Amico, M., Cuervo, F., M. Yunus, M., & Din, J. (2017). Impact of Link Elevation Angles on Rain Attenuation Statistics in Heavy Rain Region Predicted Using the Synthetic Storm Technique. Journal of Telecommunication, Electronic and Computer Engineering (JTEC), 9(3-8), 17–20. Retrieved from https://jtec.utem.edu.my/jtec/article/view/3092