(communications) A band of frequencies extending from 33 to 36 gigahertz, corresponding to wavelengths of 9.09 to 8.34 millimeters.
Ka band
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(kā′ā ′band)
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Generally between 18 to 31 GHz.
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The Ka band (Pronounced: "Kay-A Band") covers the frequencies of 26.5-40GHz[1]. The Ka band is part of the K band of the microwave band of the electromagnetic spectrum. This symbol refers to "K-above" — in other words, the band directly above the K-band. The so-called 30/20 GHz band is used in communications satellites, uplink in either the 27.5 GHz and 31 GHz bands[2], and high-resolution, close-range targeting radars aboard military airplanes. Some frequencies in this radio band are used for vehicle speed detection by law enforcement[3]. Kepler Mission uses this frequency range to downlink the scientific data collected by the space telescope.
The designation "Ka-band" is from Kurz-above, which stems from the German word "kurz" meaning short.[4]
References
- ^ R. Ludwig, P. Bretchko, RF Circuit Design, Theory and Applications, Prentice Hall NJ, 2000.
- ^ http://www.tech-faq.com/ka-band.shtml
- ^ http://hypertextbook.com/facts/2000/MaxLipkin.shtml
- ^ http://www.itwissen.info/definition/lexikon/K-Band-K-band.html (german)
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