Fade margin analysis due to duststorm based on visibility data measured in a desert

• Main Authors: Islam, Md. Rafiqul, Elshaikh, Zain Elabdin Omer, Khalifa, Othman Omran, Alam, A. H. M. Zahirul, Khan, Sheroz
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Science Publications 2010
• Subjects: TK Electrical engineering. Electronics Nuclear engineering
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/2760/1/ajassp.2010.551.555.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/2760/; http://thescipub.com/abstract/10.3844/ajassp.2010.551.555
• Institution: Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia

Problem statement: The fade margin analysis of microwave propagation in areas affected by duststorm had been presented in this study. Approach: Based on long term duststorm data recorded in Riyadh-Saudi Arabia, the fade margin due to duststorm effects estimated. Results: The fade margin due to duststorm then derived under various water contents during the storm. Conclusion/Recommendations: It was particularly shown that duststorm have comparable effects on link reliability for typical storms.