Satellite Link Budget Analysis with Satellite Communications Toolbox

A link budget provides a detailed analysis of the power budget, accounting for the gains and losses at each stage of the transmission path and hence determines whether a communications link will perform successfully or not. Link budget guides engineers in designing communication systems where the transmitted power, antenna gains, receiver sensitivity, and other parameters are appropriately chosen for reliable communication. Link budget accounts for all gains and losses to provide a quantitative assessment of the system’s performance, helping engineers estimate the achievable data rates, coverage range, and signal quality. Link budgets also help ensure compliance with regulatory standards, such as maximum permissible transmit power levels, interference limits, and signal quality requirements. Related Resources: - Get Started with Satellite Link Budget Analyzer App: - Satellite Link Budget Analyzer: - Optical Satellite Communication Link Budget Analysis: - RF Propagation and Channel Models: Chapters: 00:00 ​Introduction 00:20 ​What is a link budget? 01:11 Agenda 01:38 ​Satellite Link Budget Analyzer App 02:00 ​App walkthrough 04:06 ​ losses 04:50 Earth-space propagation losses 05:26 Gaseous attenuation 06:08 ​Optical Satellite Communication Link Budget Analysis 07:37 ​Next Steps and Conclusion -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Get a free product trial: Learn more about MATLAB: Learn more about Simulink: See what’s new in MATLAB and Simulink: © 2024 The MathWorks, Inc. MATLAB and Simulink are registered trademarks of The MathWorks, Inc. See for a list of additional trademarks. Other product or brand names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.