Installing the earth station of Ka-band satellite frequency in Malaysia: conceptual framework for site decision

2017 International Conference on Space Science and Communication

物理学;无线电电子学

Mahmud, M.R.^1,2 ; Reba, M.N.M.^1,2 ; Jaw, S.W.^1,2 ; Arsyad, A.^2 ; Ibrahim, M.A.M.^2

Department of Geoinformation, Faculty of Geoinformationand Real Estate, UniversitiTeknologi Malaysia, Skudai, Johor Bahru

81310, Malaysia^1

Geoscience and Digital Earth Centre, Research Institute for Sustainable Environment, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Skudai, Johor Bahru

81310, Malaysia^2

关键词: Conceptual frameworks;    Digital spatial data;    High throughput satellites;    Multiple criteria analysis;    Remotely sensed data;    Satellite communications;    Spatiotemporal information;    Transmission strategies;   

Others  :  https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1742-6596/852/1/012040/pdf
DOI  :  10.1088/1742-6596/852/1/012040

来源: IOP

【 摘 要 】

This paper developed a conceptual framework in determining the suitable location in installing the earth station for Ka-band satellite communication in Malaysia. This current evolution of high throughput satellites experienced major challenge due to Malaysian climate. Because Ka-band frequency is highly attenuated by the rainfall; it is an enormous challenge to define the most appropriate site for the static communication. Site diversity, a measure to anticipate this conflict by choosing less attenuated region and geographically change the transmission strategy on season basis require accurate spatio-temporal information on the geographical, environmental and hydro-climatology at local scale. Prior to that request, this study developed a conceptual framework to cater the needs. By using the digital spatial data, acquired from site measurement and remote sensing, the proposed framework applied a multiple criteria analysis to perform the tasks of site selection. With the advancement of high resolution remotely sensed data, site determination can be conducted as in Malaysia; accommodating a new, fast, and effective satellite communication. The output of this study is one of the pioneer contributions to create a high tech-society.