Free Space Path Loss Calculator
The signal strength that is lost as a signal moves through empty space is known as the free space path loss. Typically, its value is determined by discounting any potential impediments or reflections in its path. The loss between two isotropic radiators in free space, as stated as a power ratio, according to IEEE standards. To determine the Free Space Path Loss, enter the Frequency, Distance, and System Gains. It's measured in dB.
Here:
FSPL = Free Space Path Loss
d = Distance between the Antennas
f = Frequency
G (Tx) = The Gain of the Transmitting Antenna
G (Rx) = The Gain of the Receiving Antenna
C = Speed of Light in Vacuum (Meters per Second)
GNSS Constellations - A list of all GNSS satellites by constellations
beidou
| Satellite Name | Orbit | Date |
|---|
| BeiDou-3 G4 | Geostationary Orbit (GEO) | 17 May, 2023 |
| BeiDou-3 G2 | Geostationary Orbit (GEO) | 09 Mar, 2020 |
| Compass-IGSO7 | Inclined Geosynchronous Orbit (IGSO) | 09 Feb, 2020 |
| BeiDou-3 M19 | Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) | 16 Dec, 2019 |
| BeiDou-3 M20 | Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) | 16 Dec, 2019 |
| BeiDou-3 M21 | Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) | 23 Nov, 2019 |
| BeiDou-3 M22 | Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) | 23 Nov, 2019 |
| BeiDou-3 I3 | Inclined Geosynchronous Orbit (IGSO) | 04 Nov, 2019 |
| BeiDou-3 M23 | Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) | 22 Sep, 2019 |
| BeiDou-3 M24 | Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) | 22 Sep, 2019 |
galileo
| Satellite Name | Orbit | Date |
|---|
| GSAT0223 | MEO - Near-Circular | 05 Dec, 2021 |
| GSAT0224 | MEO - Near-Circular | 05 Dec, 2021 |
| GSAT0219 | MEO - Near-Circular | 25 Jul, 2018 |
| GSAT0220 | MEO - Near-Circular | 25 Jul, 2018 |
| GSAT0221 | MEO - Near-Circular | 25 Jul, 2018 |
| GSAT0222 | MEO - Near-Circular | 25 Jul, 2018 |
| GSAT0215 | MEO - Near-Circular | 12 Dec, 2017 |
| GSAT0216 | MEO - Near-Circular | 12 Dec, 2017 |
| GSAT0217 | MEO - Near-Circular | 12 Dec, 2017 |
| GSAT0218 | MEO - Near-Circular | 12 Dec, 2017 |
glonass
| Satellite Name | Orbit | Date |
|---|
| Kosmos 2569 | -- | 07 Aug, 2023 |
| Kosmos 2564 | -- | 28 Nov, 2022 |
| Kosmos 2559 | -- | 10 Oct, 2022 |
| Kosmos 2557 | -- | 07 Jul, 2022 |
| Kosmos 2547 | -- | 25 Oct, 2020 |
| Kosmos 2545 | -- | 16 Mar, 2020 |
| Kosmos 2544 | -- | 11 Dec, 2019 |
| Kosmos 2534 | -- | 27 May, 2019 |
| Kosmos 2529 | -- | 03 Nov, 2018 |
| Kosmos 2527 | -- | 16 Jun, 2018 |
gps
| Satellite Name | Orbit | Date |
|---|
| Navstar 82 | Medium Earth Orbit | 19 Jan, 2023 |
| Navstar 81 | Medium Earth Orbit | 17 Jun, 2021 |
| Navstar 78 | Medium Earth Orbit | 22 Aug, 2019 |
| Navstar 77 | Medium Earth Orbit | 23 Dec, 2018 |
| Navstar 76 | Medium Earth Orbit | 05 Feb, 2016 |
| Navstar 75 | Medium Earth Orbit | 31 Oct, 2015 |
| Navstar 74 | Medium Earth Orbit | 15 Jul, 2015 |
| Navstar 73 | Medium Earth Orbit | 25 Mar, 2015 |
| Navstar 72 | Medium Earth Orbit | 29 Oct, 2014 |
| Navstar 71 | Medium Earth Orbit | 02 Aug, 2014 |
irnss
| Satellite Name | Orbit | Date |
|---|
| NVS-01 | Geostationary Orbit (GEO) | 29 May, 2023 |
| IRNSS-1I | Inclined Geosynchronous Orbit (IGSO) | 12 Apr, 2018 |
| IRNSS-1H | Sub Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (Sub-GTO) | 31 Aug, 2017 |
| IRNSS-1G | Geostationary Orbit (GEO) | 28 Apr, 2016 |
| IRNSS-1F | Geostationary Orbit (GEO) | 10 Mar, 2016 |
| IRNSS-1E | Geosynchronous Orbit (IGSO) | 20 Jan, 2016 |
| IRNSS-1D | Inclined Geosynchronous Orbit (IGSO) | 28 Mar, 2015 |
| IRNSS-1C | Geostationary Orbit (GEO) | 16 Oct, 2014 |
| IRNSS-1B | Inclined Geosynchronous Orbit (IGSO) | 04 Apr, 2014 |
| IRNSS-1A | Inclined Geosynchronous Orbit (IGSO) | 01 Jul, 2013 |
