Rain fade test performed at Ka Band using a FDMA Modem and a satellite simulator. The duration of each test segment was 10 minutes. Walton's solar-winterization cover, Solar Cover was combined with an activated Ice Quake System to assess signal performance withstanding water at a rate of 2.5 gallons per minute. During this phase of the test a total of 4 hits (data lost) were recorded (see photo). Testing was performed using a 3.9 meter GD antenna (see photo).
Summary of Testing Performed
Description of Test Performed |
Number of Hits (Data Lost) during 10 minute test |
Reflector Dry with no Solar-Winterization Cover |
2 |
Reflector Wet with no Solar-Winterization Cover |
43 |
Solar-Winterization Cover installed and dry |
2 |
Solar-Winterization Cover installed, dry with Ice Quake activated |
1 |
Solar-Winterization Cover installed, wet with no Ice Quake activated |
34 |
Solar-Winterization Cover installed, wet with Ice Quake activated |
4 |