Computation of rain attenuation in tropical region with multiple scattering and multiple absorption effects using exponential drop size distribution

Fikih F. Amrullah*, Eko Setijadi, Gamantyo Hendrantoro

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Abstract

Rain attenuation causes scattering and absorption of electromagnetic waves and could be a significant problem in radio propagation, especially in tropical region which has high rainfall rate. In this paper, raindrop was modeled using exponential raindrop size distribution and computed with multiple scattering and multiple absorption effect previously derived. It was assumed that raindrop shape is spherical and has dielectric constant following the Double Debye Model. Based on the analysis, rain attenuation effects become significant for frequencies above 10 GHz and reach the peak at about 125 GHz. Other important results are also reported.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2011 30th URSI General Assembly and Scientific Symposium, URSIGASS 2011
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2011
Event2011 30th URSI General Assembly and Scientific Symposium, URSIGASS 2011 - Istanbul, Turkey
Duration: 13 Aug 201120 Aug 2011

Publication series

Name2011 30th URSI General Assembly and Scientific Symposium, URSIGASS 2011

Conference

Conference2011 30th URSI General Assembly and Scientific Symposium, URSIGASS 2011
Country/TerritoryTurkey
CityIstanbul
Period13/08/1120/08/11

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