Rainfall’s Symphony: Understanding Its Influence on Communication Systems in Nigeria
Obiseye Obiyemi,
Katleho Moloi
Abstract:This study investigates the significant issue of rain-induced signal attenuation in satellite communication, specifically focusing on television receive-only (TVRO) stations operating in the Ku band across diverse Nigerian locations. Utilizing a comprehensive dataset of point rain rate distribution and the ITU rain attenuation model, the study comprehensively assesses how rainfall impacts signal quality. The findings highlight that southern regions consistently display high decibel (dB) values, indicating incr… Show more
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