The effects of the atmosphere on radio wave propagation in the 50–70 GHz frequency band
- 1 January 1988
- journal article
- Published by Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) in Journal of the Institution of Electronic and Radio Engineers
- Vol. 58 (6S) , S229-S240
- https://doi.org/10.1049/jiere.1988.0062
Abstract
The influences of the Earth's atmosphere are considered for radio wave propagation in the frequency range 50 to 70 GHz, with particular attention to the dominant attenuation by molecular oxygen and the effects of both hydrometeors (including rain, snow, hail and fog) and atmospheric turbulence. The possibilities, ranges and limitations of transmission systems operating within this frequency band, both for terrestrial line-of-sight and space communications systems, are discussed.Keywords
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