Adaptive mmWave Communication System for Plasma Blackout Mitigation in High-Speed Space Vehicles
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https://doi.org/10.65405/c3q77f89الكلمات المفتاحية:
Plasma blackout, mmWave communications, atmospheric re-entry, adaptive equalization, spacecraft communications, signal attenuation.الملخص
Communication blackout during atmospheric re-entry poses a critical challenge for space missions, where plasma sheaths attenuate or completely block conventional radio signals. This paper presents a comprehensive investigation of millimeter-wave (mmWave) frequency bands as a solution to this persistent problem. Through numerical simulations based on first-principles plasma physics, we compare traditional S-band (2.2 GHz) with mmWave systems (32 GHz and 77 GHz) under realistic re-entry conditions. Our results demonstrate that mmWave systems experience 40-60% lower signal attenuation, maintaining reliable communication links with bit error rates below 10⁻⁶ for over 80% of the blackout period, compared to only 35% for S-band systems. The integration of adaptive equalization techniques provides additional 6-8 dB improvement in signal-to-noise ratio. These findings establish mmWave technology combined with advanced signal processing as a viable pathway for ensuring continuous communication during the critical re-entry phase, significantly enhancing mission safety and operational capabilities
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