Preliminary analysis of 15 GHz scintillations on an ATS-5 satellite-to-ground path

Although the ATS 5 satellite failed to de-spin, a rather intricate analysis procedure allows the extraction of scintillation information at spectral rates from 20 to 60 Hz, as well as below 0.5 Hz. The procedure has been applied to 15.3 GHz signals. Distributions and spectra were obtained for a limited amount of data, representing a variety of meteorological conditions. A definite correlation of scintillation strength and variability with rainfall is apparent. The data analysis is continuing