Propagation effects on LEOSAT communications links

R. Michael Barts; Kenneth R. Baker

doi:10.1117/12.138024

10 August 1992 Propagation effects on LEOSAT communications links

R. Michael Barts, Kenneth R. Baker

Proceedings Volume 1691, Small Satellite Technologies and Applications II; (1992) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.138024
Event: Aerospace Sensing, 1992, Orlando, FL, United States

Abstract

Communications links between Low Earth Orbit SATellites (LEOSATs) and mobile or portable terrestrial stations can be affected by several fading mechanisms. These mechanisms contribute to degradation of link performance in excess of those usually associated with radio wave communication links. A thorough understanding of these fading mechanisms and their effects on communications links is essential to the design of an effective communications system. In this paper we discuss a propagation model that includes the effects of multipath scattering and signal blockage. The signal behavior due to these effects is discussed along with its implications on communication system design and performance. The results presented are based on both theoretical modeling and measured propagation data.

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R. Michael Barts and Kenneth R. Baker "Propagation effects on LEOSAT communications links", Proc. SPIE 1691, Small Satellite Technologies and Applications II, (10 August 1992); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.138024

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