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The depolarisation of a linearly polarised signal at 30 GHz on an earth-satellite link has been observed in the absence of significant copolar fading (< 2 dB). Strong correlation between the depolarisation and radar reflections at high altitude along the satellite look angle has also been observed.
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Shute et al. (1977) studied this question.
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