Research Article

Propagation Measurement on Earth-Sky Signal Effects for High Speed Train Satellite Channel in Tropical Region at Ku-Band

Table 2

Satellite, antenna, and site specifications for mobile terminals.

Satellite, antenna, and specificationsTrain

SatelliteMEASAT 3/3A
Satellite position91.5°E
Frequency downlink (GHz)11.096
Elevation angle of antenna (deg.)76.5°
Diameter and height of antenna (m)0.44 × 0.077
Weight (kg)3.3
Tracking rate (deg.)75°/sec
PolarizationVertical