Abstract
Communication systems are rapidly shifting towards higher frequencies due to congestion experienced at lower frequencies and the growing demand for higher data transmission rates within the network. However, it has been observed that as frequency increases, the susceptibility of the system to weather-related factors, particularly adverse weather conditions like rain, becomes more pronounced. This has raised significant concerns regarding the dependability of satellite communication links. This research investigates the dynamic characteristics of signal degradation caused by atmospheric effects, specifically focusing on the impact of rain fade. The study involves an analysis of fading duration using a year's worth of data extracted from Measat-5, operating at a beacon frequency of 20.199 GHz and positioned at an elevation angle of 68.8°. Such data is useful when developing a fade mitigation technique (FMT) that mitigates the disruptive effects caused by heavy rainfall, ultimately leading to an enhancement in both signal quality and overall signal availability.
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