Bistatic Scattering due to Hydrometeors on Cochannel Intersystem Communication Links over a Subtropical Path

Table 3

The input parameters needed: the geometric and electrical properties of the link and meteorological parameters [22].

Station Name	Durban, South Africa
Location	29.58°S, 30.57°E
Frequency range	4–40 GHz
Elevation above sea level	0.008 km
Rain type considered	Thunderstorm
0°C isotherm	3.8–4.25 km
Transmitting antenna
Elevation angle	1°
Gain	26.3
Beam width	1.5°, Gaussian radiation pattern
Polarization	Horizontal
Receiving antenna
Elevation angle	38.5°
Gain	37.14
Beam width	0.15°, Gaussian radiation pattern
Polarization	Horizontal
relation	461