In this digital world, every house will be having dishes (signal receiver) for television. During bad weather a message will be displayed in television that because of bad weather there is no signal. Have you ever wondered how bad weather can affect Satellite signal?
I have done some research on this by surfing through internet. I will summarize about it. Before we get started don't forget to subscribe to the blog so that you will never miss any update.
Satellite Signal:
Most of the television satellite signals are Ku-band. This band lies below the K-band. K-band resonates with water. This means that it gets dispersed in water, moisture or any other source of water. Since the Ku-band lies near to K- band it will also get affected by water.
Two Major Problems:
In this we need to consider two problems;
- Bad weather can physically damage the satellite dish.
- Rain or moisture may absorb energy of signal and make it weak.
Effects:
- If the satellite dish is present in snowy area, then the snow which get precipitated may change the alignment of the dish.
- In certain regions where there is more snow climate will be provided with satellite dish with in build heaters.
- During rainy season, water may get stagnant on the dish and may change the alignment of the dish. Water may settle on the dish and cause non uniform reception of signal.
How to overcome?
- If television dish is present below roof or tree then there is possibility of water to get settled. So find a dry area for sish and place it.
- To avoid water settling on the dish, spray it with cooking spray.
- If dish is present on the side of building, then cover the front part with fiberglass to escape from bad weather conditions.
- Small size dish is designed to reduce losses. But large size dish will automatically compensate the loss.
Thanks for reading. If you have any queries let me know in the comments section. Have a nice day.
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