Precipitation in relation to radio wave propagation studies in India.

In this presentation efforts have been made to highlight the research work made on precipitation characterization and its effects on radio wave propagation particularly at frequency above 10 GHz over the Indian subcontinent. The work carried out on attenuation of radio wave due to water vapour, rain and cloud has been highlighted. To evolve better formulations suitable to tropical countries especially for Indian conditions, extensive research efforts are still needed in relation to precipitation effects on radio wave propagation. © 2007 American Institute of Physics [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]