Study On Development and Configuration of Uhf and Ku Signals Measuring Instrumentation System across Climatic Zones of Nigeria

Abstract

This paper presents a developed and configured Ku and UHF bands integrated  cloud-connected, multicentre instrumentation system for real time measurement and  storing of  Ku and UHF signals  data across climatic zones of Nigeria for scientist and radio researchers use. The instruments are connected to the computer via USB interfaces, and data is exchanged with the systems using logging software bonded to these interfaces. The logging program plots graphs for the various detected quantities, whereas the viewing software retrieves data from a cloud service, shows its values, and plots graphs in its graphical user interface (GUI). The cloud architecture is housed by Amazon Web Services (AWS), which operates a web application that connects to numerous centers and makes their obtained data available in real time via viewing software.  The system configuration flexibility allows for changes in Ku signal polarization to vertical or horizontal polarization situations, as well as depicting the features of the satellite whose downlink signal is being measured together with other information about its position. Through the web application that connects the locations together, upgrading may be done throughout the logging and view locations from a particular place. Configurations also improve the ability to view information on variations of Ku and UHF signals from any other location in Nigeria's climatic areas from a particular spot. This instrumentation system provides important data for radio scientists and engineers to construct detailed and realistic models of (Ku and UHF) signal fading and attenuation, which will improve the budgeting and planning of terrestrial and satellite communications across  climatic regions of Nigeria.