TABLE 2

Communication System Parameters Used for Computing the Attainable Data Rate for Transfer Between the LNCSS Satellite and Earth

ParameterValue
Transmission frequency ftx (GHz)27
Transmission power Ptx (W)4.8
Receiver gain Grx (dB)55
Phase modulation index β(°)60
Noise temperature Trx (K)29.2
Antenna efficiency0.6
Antenna diameter (m)1