Some of the atmospheric influences on microwave propagation through atmosphere

Abstract

Amongst the suspended particles in the atmosphere, water vapor and fog are the most influencing parameters when microwave propagates through the atmosphere. Attenuation due to these along with rain are considered in detail, over Kolkata (22 0 N), India and Cachoeira Paulista (22 0 S), Brazil. Rain, perhaps is considered to be the worst offender in microwave propagation. The rain patterns over Kolkata, Brazil and U.K are compared and hence the attenuation also.