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�1���� Introduction
������� 1.1���� Temporal and location variability
������� 1.2���� Apparent and free-space elevation angles
������� 1.3���� Relevant propagation mechanisms
�2���� Propagation mechanisms
������� 2.1���� Free space basic transmission loss �(dB)
������� 2.2 ����Depolarization attenuation �(dB)
����������������� 2.2.1���� Cross-polar discrimination and cross polar attenuation
����������������� 2.2.2���� Faraday rotation
����������������� 2.2.3���� Hydrometeor depolarization
������� 2.3���� Attenuation due to atmospheric gases �(dB)
������� 2.4���� Loss due to beam spreading �(dB)
����������������� 2.4.1���� Ray bending
����������������� 2.4.2���� Beam-spreading loss for propagation through the atmosphere
������� 2.5���� Scintillation
����������������� 2.5.1���� Ionospheric scintillation �(dB)
����������������� 2.5.2���� Tropospheric scintillation �(dB)
������� 2.6���� Diffraction/ducting loss due to terrain and/or specific obstruction �(dB)
������� 2.7���� Clutter loss �(dB)
������� 2.8���� Building entry/exit loss �(dB)
������� 2.9���� Precipitation-scatter transmission loss �(dB)
������ 2.10���� Differential rain attenuation
�3���� Evaluation of interference
������� 3.1���� Basic transmission loss for single-entry interference
������� 3.2���� Clear-air basic transmission loss for multiple-entry interference
�4���� Correlation between propagation losses
�5���� Multiple-entry interference analysis methods
������� 5.1���� Monte Carlo simulation
������� 5.2���� Analytical techniques
������� C.1���� Introduction
������� C.2���� Attenuation prediction algorithm
������� C.3���� Algorithm inputs
������� C.4���� Attenuation along space�Earth propagation path (Descending ray)
������� C.5���� Attenuation along Earth-space propagation paths (Ascending ray)
������� D.1���� Introduction
������� D.2���� Scintillation intensity
������� D.3���� Tropospheric scintillation short-term variability
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