Satellite propagation experiment in Ljubljana: Beacon measurements at Ka- and Q-band

The paper gives a description of the satellite propagation measurement site established in Ljubljana. It consists of two beacon receivers, measuring the Alphasat and Astra 3B beacons at Ka-band and at Q-band, and of a co-located rain gauge. Statistical analysis of collected measurements is performed to create complementary cumulative distribution functions of excess attenuation and rain rate. First steps towards cross-polar discrimination analysis are presented. The results are discussed and compared to the corresponding ITU-R models.

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